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FG to invest $3bn into health sector by 2030
Federal government plans $3bn health investment by 2030 to reduce foreign aid reliance.
In brief
Federal government plans $3bn health investment by 2030 to reduce foreign aid reliance. Nigeria will invest $3 billion in health by 2030 to become self-sufficient in health financing. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
FG health investment plan
Federal government plans $3 billion investment in health by 2030.
Transition to self-funding
Nigeria aims to fully finance health sector by 2030 with reduced foreign aid.
US health partnership
Nigeria and US signed five-year health MoU on December 19, 2025.
Funding transition details
Federal government will contribute $3 billion while US ramps down support.
Self-sufficiency goal
Nigeria wants to exit long-term dependency on external health funding.
Government participation
15 Nigerian government institutions participated in MoU negotiations.
US health support history
US supported health programs in Nigeria for 25 years including HIV, TB and malaria.
Shift in US policy
Nigeria decided to assume greater responsibility after US policy shift in 2025.
Health financing strategy
President Tinubu increased health budget allocation to six percent of government budget.
Three-tier government
All three tiers of government must increase health spending for sustainability.
MoU non-binding nature
Health MoU is non-binding and anchored on Nigerian national policies and laws.
Sovereignty assurance
Attorney-General confirmed MoU does not subvert Nigeria’s national interest.
Health sector renewal
Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative prioritizes improved governance and primary healthcare.
Local production focus
Strengthening domestic production of essential medicines is key to reducing dependence.
What to remember
Nigeria will invest $3 billion in health by 2030 to become self-sufficient in health financing.
