The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says Nigeria is making significant progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, with the country strengthening its HIV prevention, treatment and care programmes.
NACA said the progress was being supported by improved understanding of the country’s HIV epidemic, expanded access to treatment and a renewed focus on prevention and sustainable financing.
The agency’s position comes as Nigeria implements its National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2026–2030, which seeks to consolidate gains made in the national HIV response while moving towards greater domestic ownership and financing. (NACA)
The new strategic plan places emphasis on strengthening health systems, improving data collection, expanding community engagement and ensuring sustainable funding for HIV programmes.
NACA said Nigeria’s national HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 to 49 is estimated at 1.4 per cent. However, the agency noted that the epidemic continues to affect some regions and population groups more than others. (NACA)
According to NACA, viral suppression among people living with HIV aged 15 to 49 currently stands at 42.3 per cent. The agency said achieving viral suppression is critical because people who maintain an undetectable viral load remain healthy and do not transmit HIV sexually. (NACA)
The agency has also intensified efforts to prevent new infections, particularly among young people and other populations considered vulnerable to HIV.
As part of the new prevention strategy, Nigeria is shifting from a largely reactive approach to a more proactive model that prioritises prevention, behavioural change and interventions targeted at communities and locations with higher HIV burdens. (HIV Prevention Coalition)
NACA has stressed the importance of collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments, development partners, communities and the private sector in sustaining the country’s HIV response.
The agency also urged Nigerians to make use of available HIV testing, prevention, treatment and care services, stressing that early diagnosis and treatment remain essential to controlling the spread of the virus. (NACA)
With the implementation of the 2026–2030 strategic plan, NACA said Nigeria remains committed to achieving the global goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
