Wealthy Nigerians' mistrust of the FG is to blame for their uneven access to healthcare services—BudgIT

A report from BudgIT, a civic-tech organization promoting fiscal transparency, has highlighted the impact of affluent Nigerians and a lack of trust in the government as key factors contributing to inequity and inequality in healthcare delivery nationwide. 

The report, titled 'Strengthening Partnerships for Accountability and Equity,' focused on enhancing collaboration for accountability and equity post-COVID-19. 

It emphasized the skepticism among Nigerians regarding government policies, particularly in health and vaccine distribution, stemming from an unaddressed lack of trust. 

The report urged the government to rebuild trust to foster cohesion and participatory outcomes, addressing challenges in funding and inequitable distribution of vaccines. 

The hesitancy among Nigerians to take the vaccine was identified as a significant cause of inequity, with misinformation and targeted communication suggested as factors influencing public perception.