Lagos State HIV Summit 2025 leads Nigeria’s fight against AIDS by hosting the 7th National Council on AIDS, focusing on innovation and sustainable HIV solutions

Lagos State HIV Summit 2025 is set to reposition Nigeria’s response to HIV as the Lagos State Government prepares to host the 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA) from August 5 to 7, 2025.

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Organized by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), the high-level summit will take place at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island.

The event brings together top government health officials, international development partners, civil society leaders, and community-based organizations.

Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, CEO of LSACA, emphasized the summit’s significance. “With global funding waning, Nigeria must prioritize homegrown solutions to sustain our gains and meet the 2030 goal of ending AIDS,” she stated.

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, will open the summit, while Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will deliver the closing remarks.

Lagos, widely seen as a trailblazer in HIV programming, aims to use the summit to build inclusive strategies and reinforce its leadership in national health policy.

Dr. Animashaun called on both public and private stakeholders to engage fully, reaffirming Lagos’ commitment to ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against AIDS.

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As Nigeria approaches the global 2030 AIDS eradication goal, the Lagos State HIV Summit 2025 stands as a powerful moment for charting a resilient and locally driven roadmap forward.