Abuja, FCT | Sunday, November 9, 2025 – The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Infectious Diseases, is set to hold an investigative hearing on the management of over $4.6 billion in grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and USAID since 2021 for the fight against infectious diseases and the strengthening of Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH).
The hearing follows the adoption of a motion titled “The Need to Investigate the Over $1.8 and $2.8 Billion Grant Received by Nigeria from Global Fund and USAID from 2021 to 2025 for Response Against HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and for Supporting Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (HR. 74/10/2025).”
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, will serve as Chief Host, while the Chairman of the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, Rep. Amobi Godwin Ogah, FCE, will serve as Host of the engagement.
Event Details
Date:
Monday, November 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am
Venue:
Conference Hall, Room 231, 2nd Floor, House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
The session will bring together key stakeholders, including representatives from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), donor partners, civil society organisations, healthcare professionals, and accountability advocates. Discussions will focus on the disbursement, management, and impact of these critical health grants under Nigeria’s Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) framework.
Speaking ahead of the hearing, Rep. Amobi Godwin Ogah, Chairman of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, emphasised the importance of transparency in Nigeria’s health financing ecosystem.
“This investigation is a necessary step to ensure that every dollar received on behalf of the Nigerian people achieves its intended purpose. We are determined to strengthen accountability mechanisms, enhance health system efficiency, and ensure that donor-funded programs deliver measurable impact on the lives of Nigerians,” Rep. Ogah stated.
The Committee reaffirmed that the outcome of the hearing will contribute significantly to improving oversight frameworks, strengthening institutional collaboration, and reinforcing Nigeria’s reputation as a responsible partner in global health development.
Through this process, the House of Representatives reaffirms its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective oversight in ensuring that all public and donor funds deliver tangible impact for the Nigerian people.
Signed
Rep. Akin Rotimi, mnipr
Spokesman, House of Representatives
