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Public debate has intensified across Nigeria following reports that the United States provided a $200 million grant to Nigeria to build hospitals and healthcare facilities exclusively for Christians.
The reports have sparked widespread controversy, particularly among Muslim communities, with concerns that the move could signal a hidden political or religious agenda by Washington.
The controversy comes just three months after the U.S. government placed Nigeria on its list of countries of “particular concern,” citing allegations of violence against Christians.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), a group that advocates for the rights of Muslims in Nigeria, has condemned what it described as the alleged targeting of Christians for special healthcare funding. The group warned that such an approach could further deepen religious divisions in the country.
As a result, many Nigerians are seeking clarity on key issues:
Did the United States actually provide funds to Nigeria?
How much money was involved?
And were any funds specifically allocated to healthcare services for Christians?
U.S. Health Support to Nigeria
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, has confirmed that Nigeria has longstanding health cooperation agreements with the United States. He explained that American support for Nigeria’s health sector dates back nearly two decades.
According to him, since 2003, the United States has provided health-related assistance to Nigeria and other countries through various programmes and partner organisations, stressing that such support is not new.
The clarification comes amid growing calls for transparency and accurate information to prevent misinformation and reduce religious tension in the country.
