The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has unveiled plans to convene the seventh National Council on AIDS (NCA), focusing on securing Nigeria’s HIV response in the face of shifting global aid dynamics.
The event, themed “Advancing National HIV Sustainability Agenda in the Changing Global Policy on Aid,” is scheduled to hold in Lagos, according to a statement signed on Thursday by Dr. Daniel Ndukwe, Chairman of the Planning Committee.
The National Council on AIDS, established under the NACA Act of 2006, serves as Nigeria’s highest coordination body for the multi-sectoral HIV response. The upcoming seventh session aims to assess progress, address funding challenges, and define strategic directions for future HIV interventions across the country.
Speaking ahead of the conference, NACA’s Director-General and Chairman of the Council, Dr. Temitope Ilori, emphasized the urgency of sustaining Nigeria’s HIV programs amid evolving donor priorities.
“As donor landscapes evolve, Nigeria must take bold steps to ensure that HIV prevention, treatment, and support remain accessible and resilient. The Council offers us a unified platform to chart that future,” Dr. Ilori said.
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The Lagos event, organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Agency for the Control of AIDS, will bring together key stakeholders, including representatives from federal and state government ministries, civil society organizations, development partners, and communities directly affected by HIV.
The seventh National Council on AIDS will feature three thematic sessions: Advancing the national HIV sustainability agenda in a changing global aid landscape
Exploring multi-sectoral approaches to sustain HIV and related developmental disease responses; Strengthening sub-national structures for sustainability and health system effectiveness
Beyond technical discussions, the council will also review the twelve resolutions adopted during the sixth NCA session and invite stakeholders to submit policy and implementation memoranda for deliberation.
NACA noted that the council serves as a crucial national platform for aligning HIV response efforts with broader health priorities, including tuberculosis (TB), malaria, reproductive health, and overall health system strengthening.