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The House of Representatives, on Monday, commenced a sweeping investigation into the management of over $4.6 billion in health sector grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development between 2021 and 2025.
The inquiry, led by the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, seeks to determine how $2.8 billion from the Global Fund and $1.8 billion from USAID, both aimed at combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, as well as strengthening Nigeria’s health systems, were utilised.
Speaking at the inauguration of the investigative hearing in Abuja, Committee Chairman Amobi Ogah said the probe was necessary to promote transparency and ensure that international aid targeting Nigeria’s health challenges delivers tangible results.
“Nigeria continues to grapple with the burden of HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases. Despite substantial financial commitments, the expected relief for our people is yet to be realised,” he said. Punch
