The House of Representatives has commenced an investigative hearing into the management of over $4.6 billion in grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025.
The funds were provided to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria, as well as to strengthen the nation’s health systems.
Chairman of the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, Amobi Ogah, stated that the probe aims to ensure every penny spent is properly accounted for, as the country continues to battle HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria.
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen described the investigation as a demonstration of the National Assembly’s commitment to transparency in health funding, promising an evidence-based report on grant utilization and its impact on public health.
The committee also announced plans to require all implementing partners to submit project plans to the National Assembly for review before disbursement of future grants.
