By Tonia Okereke
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday pledged a N1 billion donation to end Tuberculosis in Nigeria by 2030.
This donation follows a similar amount made to the cause in March 2024, when she was named Global and National Stop-TB Champion.
“I would like to pledge an additional N1bn from the Renewed Hope Initiative to fight Tuberculosis in Nigeria,” said Mrs Tinubu at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach held at the Sauka Village, Airport Road, Abuja.
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, Mrs. Busola Kukoyi, announced the new round of financial support from Mrs. Tinubu this in a statement on Monday titled, ‘Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI donates N1bn to strengthen the fight against TB further.’
She described the disease as a Health Emergency needing urgent attention, urging Nigerians to get tested and know their TB status.
The First Lady stated that ending TB by 2030 is a collective responsibility of the government, traditional rulers and religious leaders, legislators, the youth, healthcare workers, private sector organisations, non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations and international partners.
“The statistics from the World Health Organization’s 2024 Global TB Report are alarming. In Nigeria, one person dies of TB every seven minutes.
“This means that in the short time we will spend at this event, many more lives will be lost if we do not act swiftly and decisively,” she said.
“As the Global and National Stop TB Champion, I reaffirm my commitment to addressing the scourge of TB in our nation.
“I will continue to advocate for increased funding and policy reforms to strengthen TB control efforts, and mobilise resources and partnerships to support TB awareness and treatment programs.
“In addition, I will continue to amplify the voices of TB survivors and fight against stigma and discrimination, and ensure that women, children, and marginalised groups have equal access to TB care,” she added.
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