Introduction

During the Kigali Summit on Malaria & NTDs in June 2022, the Honourable Minister of Health announced that the Federal Republic of Nigeria would establish a national End Malaria Council. The Nigeria End Malaria Council was launched by His Excellency President Buhari in a televised ceremony in August 2022.

The council is a coalition of senior leaders drawn from:

• government
• the private sector
• civil society

It is currently chaired by Mr Aliko Dangote, an industrialist, philanthropist and global malaria advocate. Mr Dangote is also a member of the Global End Malaria Council. The other members include:

• corporate executives
• a Cardinal from the Catholic Church
• a senior Imam
• executive directors of civil society organisations supporting women and children
• the minister of health

The council initiated operations in September 2022.

Learn more about the Nigeria End Malaria Council

Please visit the Nigeria End Malaria Council website for more information.