Koko Maxwella 
Director General, NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has entered a partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to expand access to affordable HIV prevention drugs in more than 100 low-income countries.
The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Temitope Ilori, announced the deal on Thursday, calling it a major breakthrough in the fight against the epidemic.
“This agreement ensures that this breakthrough innovation does not remain a privilege for the few,” Ilori said. “Millions stand to benefit from expanded access to HIV prevention.”
The partnership was unveiled at the CGI 2025 Conference, where stakeholders committed to ensuring new medicines reach those most in need within the next two years.
Ilori explained that the deal would lower costs, strengthen HIV response strategies, and accelerate progress towards ending AIDS by 2030, in line with global targets.
Health advocates say the agreement places Nigeria at the forefront of international HIV prevention efforts, highlighting its role as both a beneficiary and contributor in shaping global health policies.
Analysts believe affordable access to preventive medicine could reduce new infections significantly, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where the burden remains high.
“This collaboration is not only about drugs, but about equity and justice in global health,” Ilori stressed.
The partnership underscores a renewed momentum in tackling HIV, with Nigeria positioned as a key partner in shaping innovative solutions to the epidemic.
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