Oluremi Tinubu To African Leaders: Foreign Aid is Unreliable – We Must Fund Our Own Future

Oluremi Tinubu To African Leaders: Foreign Aid is Unreliable – We Must Fund Our Own Future

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to invest in its healthcare system rather than relying on foreign aid. Speaking at a High-Level meeting on Domestic Health Financing in Africa, organized by Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa,……..READ MORE 

Mrs. Tinubu stressed that Africa’s economic growth and social stability hinge on a well-funded healthcare sector.

She called for innovative financing strategies, urging African nations to increase domestic health budgets and reduce dependence on unpredictable foreign donations. The First Lady highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to health sector reforms and encouraged other African leaders to prioritize sustainable solutions, including health insurance expansion and investment from the African diaspora.

Other African leaders and funding partners present at the meeting echoed the sentiment, agreeing that Africa must develop homegrown strategies to improve healthcare, research, and manpower for a healthier, more prosperous continent.