Nigerian lawmakers launched a probe into $4.6 billion in international aid grants spent between 2021 and 2025. The House of Representatives expressed concern that the funds failed to curb high death rates from HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
A motion presented urged urgent oversight and called for a reevaluation of strategies to meet the United Nations’ 2030 health goals. The House directed its Committee on HIV/AIDS to report within a month and propose legislative measures to improve outcomes.
The investigation will examine grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Global Fund fighting AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Lawmakers noted that the U.S. Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief contributed $6 billion during the same period to support treatment.
“Despite these investments, Nigeria faces persistent public health challenges, including 51,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2023, ranking third globally,” the motion stated. Nigeria also accounted for 31% of global malaria deaths and ranked first in Africa for tuberculosis, lawmakers added.
Concerns have grown after U.S. foreign aid cuts under President Donald Trump, raising fears for vulnerable populations across Africa. Parliamentarians warned that without urgent action, Nigeria risks missing critical health targets while millions continue to suffer preventable diseases.