# FG to invest $3bn into health sector by 2030

> Federal government plans $3bn health investment by 2030 to reduce foreign aid reliance.
- Title: FG to invest $3bn into health sector by 2030 | Shortify
- Summary: Federal government plans $3bn health investment by 2030 to reduce foreign aid reliance. Nigeria will invest $3 billion in health by 2030 to become…
- Keywords: nigeria, federal government, health sector, health financing, us government, bilateral health agreement, health memorandum of understanding, antimicrobial resistance, primary health care, health insurance, news, politics
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/916554-fg-to-invest-3bn-into-health-sector-by-2030.html
- Author: Agency Report
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:51:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nigeria, federal government, health sector, health financing, us government, bilateral health agreement, health memorandum of understanding, antimicrobial resistance, primary health care, health insurance, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria will invest $3 billion in health by 2030 to become self-sufficient in health financing.