Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has appropriated a total of $1.07 billion in funding for health sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme, as well as a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment, marking a significant investment in Nigeria’s health sector.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who revealed that the World Bank’s concessional financing arm, the International Development Association (IDA), has provided two concessional loans of $500 million each, along with $70 million in grant funding from other international bodies.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, elaborated on the primary aspects of the funding, stating that the HOPE programme aligns with the administration’s agenda to enhance human capital development. The funds will be allocated towards improving healthcare governance and strengthening primary healthcare services across the country.
He added that the funding will support the recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare workers and teachers at the subnational level,” furthermore, “additional, $500 million is designated for enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of the primary healthcare system, including emergency maternal and child health services.”
As part of broader healthcare reforms, the council also approved N4.8 billion for the procurement of 150,000 HIV treatment packs over the next four months. This initiative, Pate emphasised, underscores the federal government’s commitment to providing life-saving treatment and reducing healthcare costs for vulnerable populations.
Furthermore, the FEC deliberated on the implications of recent U.S. policy changes on Nigeria’s health programmes, particularly concerning HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria funding. A multi-ministerial committee, comprising representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Health, Defence, and Environment, as well as the Governors’ Forum, has been tasked with formulating a transition and sustainability plan to mitigate potential funding disruptions.
In addition to healthcare sector reforms, the Nigeria Customs Service obtained FEC approval for projects worth N20 billion, including the procurement of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and the construction of forward bases in remote areas, alongside a N1 billion life insurance policy for officers.