FCT unveils N41.2bn plan to combat HIV/AIDS

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending HIV/AIDS in the territory by 2030 with the launch of a comprehensive three-year strategic plan valued at N41.2 billion. The FCT HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (FSP) 2025–2027 was officially launched on Tuesday, during a stakeholders’ dissemination meeting in Abuja. The initiative was […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending HIV/AIDS in the territory by 2030 with the launch of a comprehensive three-year strategic plan valued at N41.2 billion.

The FCT HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (FSP) 2025–2027 was officially launched on Tuesday, during a stakeholders’ dissemination meeting in Abuja.

The initiative was unveiled by the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr Adedolapo Fasawe.

Speaking at the event through the Acting Executive Secretary of the FCT Primary Health Care Board (FCT-PHCB), Dr Dan Gadzama, Dr. Fasawe described the plan as a “roadmap to redemption” aimed at strengthening the FCT’s response to HIV/AIDS, which still records prevalence rates above the national average.

She noted that although the FCT has achieved a 100 percent Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) rate for identified patients, major gaps remain in reaching vulnerable populations.

“We are losing our men and boys. Only 32 percent of adults on treatment are men, while just 2 percent of children are currently receiving treatment,” she said.

According to her, the new strategy known as “Abuja Compact”, moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach and focuses on three key pillars.

On funding, Dr Fasawe disclosed that the plan would require ₦41.2 billion over three years, with projected costs increasing from ₦9.5 billion in 2025 to ₦16.6 billion by 2027.

She, however, revealed that less than 2 percent of the required funds are currently secured, leaving a significant 98 percent funding gap.

She called on the private sector, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that investing in HIV/AIDS control was critical to the health, productivity, and security of the FCT.