By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has lamented that out of the estimated 160,000 children living with HIV, only 45,000 are receiving treatment.
The council stated this during the close-out ceremony of the HIV intervention program implemented in collaboration with the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Abuja.
The council, while decrying the high number of children living with HIV in Nigeria, urged the government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat the spread among children in the country.
Speaking during the event, CCN President, Most Rev. David Onuoha, who was represented by Archbishop Peter Ogunmuyiwa, stated that though the Council has made some progress in preventing the transmission of HIV from mother to child, there was need for collaboration in addressing the situation.
“Our mission is to identify with the needy and less privileged, and to make a positive impact on their lives.
“Our efforts have been enriching and impactful. We are committed to combating the HIV epidemic in our society, and we urge all relevant NGOs and government agencies to join us in this crusade.