By Celine-Damilola Oyewole
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) from Nigeria by 2030.
Tinubu, the Global and National Stop TB Champion, gave the assurance in a message to commemorate World Tuberculosis Day 2026, with the theme: “Yes! We Can End Tuberculosis”.
She said that with the sustained political will demonstrated by the current administration under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, and support from national and global partners, TB would be eradicated in the country.
The First Lady said the theme of this year’s commemoration was a reminder of the importance of strong national leadership and the collective strength of communities, survivors, health workers, and development partners in accelerating progress toward ending the TB epidemic.
“Tuberculosis remains a preventable and treatable disease, yet it continues to affect thousands of families.
“Nigeria has recorded a significant reduction in new cases, but we still have a long way to go.
“We must intensify efforts to boost domestic financing, raise awareness, expand early detection, strengthen access to quality treatment, and eliminate the stigma that prevents many from seeking care.
“With the sustained political will demonstrated by this administration, community engagement, and shared responsibility, we can indeed end TB by 2030,” she said. (NAN)
Edited by Emmanuel Yashim
