The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced that the 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA) will take place in Lagos State in August 2025, with support from the Lagos State Agency for the Control of AIDS (LSACA).
The high-level statutory event will be held under the theme:
“Advancing National HIV Sustainability Agenda in the Changing Global Policy on Aid.”
Established under the NACA Act of 2006, the council serves as Nigeria’s apex coordinating body for the multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS.
It convenes stakeholders across government, civil society, donor agencies, and communities to deliberate on sustainable strategies for HIV prevention, treatment, and control—especially amid a shifting global aid landscape.
Dr Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA and Chairman of the Council, underscored the strategic importance of this year’s meeting, stating:
“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.”
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The Council’s agenda will focus on three technical tracks:
- Advancing the National HIV Sustainability Agenda in a Changing Global Aid Landscape.
- Multi-Sectoral Approaches to Sustainability of HIV and Related Developmental Diseases.
- Strengthening Sub-National Structures for Sustainability and Health Systems Effectiveness.
An update will also be provided on the implementation of twelve key resolutions from the 6th NCA meeting.
Stakeholders are invited to submit policy and implementation memoranda, which will be reviewed during the Council and may influence future national HIV strategies.
The programme will comprise two days of technical sessions, followed by a final day of official Council deliberations, culminating in a communiqué outlining agreed priorities and actions.
A special gala night, hosted by the Governor of Lagos State, will honour individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s HIV response.
Expected participants include:
- Heads of State AIDS Control Agencies (SACAs)
- State Commissioners for Health and Federal Ministry of Health officials
- NACA Directors and other relevant government agencies
- Representatives from civil society, community groups, and faith-based organisations
- Development and donor partners supporting HIV programmes in Nigeria
The 7th NCA aims to foster inter-sectoral collaboration across HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, reproductive health, and broader development priorities, driving a unified and sustainable national health agenda.
NACA reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive, data-driven, and forward-looking HIV/AIDS response.
For updates, engagement, and participation, stakeholders are encouraged to visit: www.naca.gov.ng
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Toyin Aderibigbe
Head, Public Relations and Protocol
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