The Federal Government of Nigeria's approval of ₦10 billion for Ebola preparedness has come under renewed scrutiny following questions about whether the money has been disbursed and how it has been used. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reportedly approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola and ordered the release of ₦10 billion for emergency preparedness in June 2026. However, fresh debate emerged on October 22, 2026, after the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council reportedly claimed that the funds remained untouched. What Did the Federal Government Approve? According to an announcement published by the State House, President Tinubu approved ₦10 billion for emergency preparedness as part of measures to strengthen Nigeria's response to the threat of Ebola. The initiative included the establishment of a Presidential Task Force intended to coordinate preparedness and response efforts. The funding was intended to support emergency prepared...
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