“Lagos, being Nigeria’s commercial and population hub, remains a critical priority in HIV response,” said NACA chief.
Mr Adamu said surveillance data show a steady rise in new HIV infections across the state in the last three years.
The federal government has secured a price reduction of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, from $28,000 to just $40 per person.
“Children’s Day is a reminder that we must do everything within our power to protect the next generation,” said Ms Ilorin.
The National Agency For the Control of Aids says no fewer than 15,000 AIDS-related deaths occur each year in Nigeria.
They made the commitment at the national-state engagement meeting on Monday night in Abuja.
Ms Edeh stressed the constant discrimination and stigmatisation faced by vulnerable women and girls.
Doris Nsa, a civil servant, lauded the decision by the Tinubu administration to carry out the recommendations of the Oronsaye report.
“As mothers, we understand the profound impact that drug abuse can have on our children’s lives.”
Mr Obidike said the government had sealed up many hospitals where quacks operate.
