Building a Fair, People-Centred Health System for Nigeria
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) was established in response to Nigeria’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 on February 27, 2020. This innovative fund emerged from a strategic partnership between Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to address the urgent gaps within Nigeria’s healthcare system. Amid the pandemic, it became evident that the country’s health infrastructure required both immediate and long-term interventions to support equitable healthcare access for all Nigerians.
NSSF is a Nigerian non-profit advancing health equity through the twin engines of policy development and youth-led advocacy. We exist to tackle Nigeria’s critical health challenges by turning evidence into policy and youth energy into action, so that the most vulnerable, especially women and children, can access the care they deserve.
Our work is organised around two impact pillars:
NSSF Policy: We generate and synthesise data, convene high-level dialogues, and publish actionable policy products that inform government and private-sector decisions. We translate community insights into pragmatic system reforms that expand access, improve quality, and strengthen accountability.
WeNaija (Youth Arm): We build the next generation of health leaders by preparing young Nigerians by equipping them with practical skills in advocacy, storytelling, data collection, and solution design.
Guided by a clear mission to improve health literacy, expand access to care, and advance equity through evidence and policy, NSSF bridges community realities with decision-making tables. With a proven track record of national-scale impact and community-level innovation, NSSF is shaping a more just, resilient, and people-centred health system for Nigeria.
VALUES
Our core values drive us to advocate ethically, empower communities, and innovate for sustainable, equitable change.
Dynamism
Adapt quickly to priority health issues
Knowledge Driven
Turning insights into impactful solutions
Research Oriented
Data collection, run studies, and use findings to shape programs and solutions
Dynamism
Adapt quickly to priority health issues
Knowledge Driven
Turning insights into impactful solutions
Research Oriented
Data collection, run studies, and use findings to shape programs and solutions
OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS VISION 1 MILLION
To Ignite 1 Million Youths by 2029 for Health Advocacy in Promotive Public Healthcare
5,000 Youths
Kickoff with a target of 20,000 youths to build momentum and awareness.
Expand efforts to reach 50,000 youths, focusing on community engagement and outreach.
Increase participation to 100,000 youths, leveraging partnerships with local organizations.
Grow the initiative to 200,000 youths, enhancing advocacy programs and resources.
Aim for 300,000 youths, amplifying campaigns through social media and events.
Conclude with a final push to enroll 330,000 youths, achieving the goal of 1 million participants overall through sustained efforts and strategies.
BOARD MEMBERS
Babatunde Folawiyo
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
Uche Orji
Kola Owodunni
Sybil C. Etuk
Stella Ojekwe-Onyejeli
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Jennifer Dent
Bola Adesola
Michael Sheldrick
Prof. Ibrahim Abubarkar
Uzoma Dozie
Prof. Heidi Larson
ANNUAL REPORTS
Explore our Annual Reports to discover the impact of our initiatives, the progress we’ve made, and the stories of resilience and hope within our communities. Stay informed about how your support is making a difference in strengthening health care systems in Nigeria.