National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination

Official handle of the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination.

[Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu @DrZSB]

I am honored to co-chair the Global advisory council of the TWG for the Nigerian National Cancer Control Plan, alongside other esteemed members.

The launch of the Cancer Free Nigeria 2030 campaign on April 2 signals a structured national effort to reduce the burden of cancer and strengthen systems for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and care. This aligns with the Union for International Cancer Control (@uicc) Planners Forum.

Warm congratulations to the Chair of the TWG, Prof Dr. Folakemi Odedina (PhD), and Secretary Dr. Uchechukwu Emmanuel Nwokwu, for their leadership.

Addressing gaps requires stronger implementation, better coordination, and accountability across all levels. The Federal Ministry of Health led by the Permanent Secretary and our Minister of State, deserves accolades for this current path.

We have already started a Social Determinants of Health Fund which is needed to address barriers beyond the health system. This aligns with our Care Wheels initiative at the @MedicaidcfP, where we provide free transportation support to cancer patients.

This moment calls for alignment across government, private sector, and partners, with a clear focus on delivery and measurable outcomes. Do join and be a part of history.

Event Details
🗓 Date: April 2
⏰ Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM WAT
🔗 Join Live: https://t.co/MMyE0j0hmT

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@Fmohnigeria @muhammadpate @FlacNigeria @Chioma_Uzodimma

[National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination @NTF_CCE]

@nassnigeria is the national monument of choice to glow in teal on 17th Nov. Complete this form if you wish to partake in this historic event. https://t.co/0SDByu17ow
@WHONigeria @SenGodswill @Speaker_Abbas @HarryBanigo @ClintonFdn @UNITAID @gavi @uicc @DrZSB @Jhpiego

[National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination @NTF_CCE]

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[National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination @NTF_CCE]

Bridges - Eliminating Cervical Cancer (with Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu) https://t.co/RbYQvhvLrH via @YouTube

[Unitaid @UNITAID]

Yesterday, Unitaid joined HE @SenRemiTinubu and partners to launch the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN) and unveil Nigeria’s bold National Plan for Cervical Cancer Elimination. A major step forward in public health leadership. @Fmohnigeria

[Chief (mrs) Titilola Adeleke @TitilolaAdeleke]

Yesterday , I was honoured to join the entourage of Her Excellency, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Oluremi Tinubu (CON), First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to attend the unveiling of Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN). This in furtherance to my relentless effort and collective goal of achieving a cervical cancer free society.

The event organised by the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja brought together stakeholders in governance and health sector with critical and impactful deliberation and renewed commitment to combine forces to put an end to this menace.

With our collective efforts, a Nigeria free of cervical cancer can be achieved through regular medical check up, abiding to all medical advises and precautions, avoidance of risk factors related activities and diets.

I commend and salute our dependable medical personnel and Federal ministry of health for keeping the spread at bay through continue and periodic sensitization campaigns. Also, I extend my sincere appreciation to all partners who have contributed resourcefully with genuine concern about the sound health and safety of Nigerians.

[First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) @FlacNigeria]

FIRST LADIES AGAINST CANCER (FLAC) AT #PECCiN LAUNCH

On Tuesday, a bold chapter was written in Nigeria’s health history with the official launch of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN).

[MUKHTASAR MALCOLM ALKALI @MalcolmAlkalee]

FLAC at the #PECCiN Launch

On Tuesday, a bold chapter was written in Nigeria’s health history with the official launch of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN).

@FlacNigeria was present in full force, proudly representing a coalition of women leaders dedicated to the health, dignity, and protection of Nigerian women and girls.

As FLAC, our advocacy goes far beyond the stage — we are on the frontlines, championing HPV vaccination for girls, expanding access to cervical cancer screening, and supporting early diagnosis and treatment services in our states.

At this landmark event, FLAC’s commitment was further inspired by the historic gesture of Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who supported this monumental initiative with ₦1 billion donation to accelerate its goals.

This powerful show of leadership is a call to action — for all of us to do more, give more, and reach more women with lifesaving interventions.

FLAC stands united as advocates, mobilizers, and trusted voices for millions of women across the nation. We will continue to work in solidarity with the @NTF_CCE and our health partners to ensure that no woman, no girl, is left behind in this fight.

The future is within reach — a Nigeria where cervical cancer is no longer a threat to our mothers, sisters, and daughters.

-First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC)

[Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu @DrZSB]

@FlacNigeria @DrAminaAB @Chioma_Uzodimma @HLNonyeSoludo @Muyi_Aina

[Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu @DrZSB]

@SalakoIziaq @chiomauzodimma @atikuabagudu

[Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu @DrZSB]

Yesterday marked a major milestone in our collective commitment to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria.

As Vice Chair of the @NTF_CCE and Chair of the Organising Committee, I delivered the welcome address at the official launch of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN), a landmark initiative uniting national and global stakeholders in our collective mission to eliminate cervical cancer.

Under the leadership of @SenRemiTinubu, First Lady of Nigeria the launch brought together powerful voices and visionary leaders. We heard inspiring statements from @DrTedros, Director-General of the @WHO; @SenRemiTinubu, First Lady of Nigeria; Dr. @Muyi_Aina, CEO of @NphcdaNG; and Dr. @SalakoIziaq, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, who has oversight of the task force. The unveiling was graciously done by Her Excellency, the First Lady.

Goodwill messages and strong endorsements were taken from governors, ministers, and partners, all reaffirming their commitment to PECCiN.

The audience was moved by a powerful short documentary on cervical cancer by @DrAishaMustaph1 and Annabelle Ayangbade and inspired by the voices of young school girls who received the HPV vaccine during the launch in November 2023, a reminder of why this work is so urgent and we must all support reimbursement of agencies like @gavi and @UNITAID that deliver life saving interventions to LMICs.

With pECCiN, we are setting the pace for action, accountability, and impact under the renewed hope agenda of President @officialABAT. Collectively, we can and must end cervical cancer.

#pECCiN #CervicalCancerElimination #HPVVaccination #DrZSB #OluremiTinubu #NPHCDA #WHO #CancerFreeFuture #NigeriaHealth #ScreeningSavesLives #WomenHealthMatters

@Fmohnigeria @muhammadpate @hfn_nigeria @MedicalWomensA1 @NACANigeria @nhia_nigeria @wihcnetwork

[Chioma Uzodimma @Chioma_Uzodimma]

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in Nigeria, after breast cancer, even though it is preventable. Eliminating it is a major task that cannot be handled by one group alone. That is why the National Task Force for Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE),

[Dogo M Shettima @ShettimaDogo]

PHOTOS: Wife Of The Vice President Hajiya Nana Shettima (@kujarima) Accompanied The First Lady Of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu (@SenRemiTinubu) to the launch of Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN) .

The Event which took place at the Banquet Hall of the State House was organized by the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination and witnessed a strong commitment towards the end of cervical cancer and Endorsement of Nigeria’s elimination plan.

[The Guardian Nigeria @GuardianNigeria]

NGF has pledged to work towards eliminating cervical cancer in the country. The Chairman of the forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, pledged yesterday, in Abuja, during the inauguration of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria.

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[Hope Uzodimma @Hope_Uzodimma1]

I was honored to represent the Chairman of Governors' Forum (NGF) @RealAARahman, as Her Excellency, Senator Dr. Oluremi Tinubu, CON @SenRemiTinubu, unveiled the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCIN), an initiative of the National Task Force for Cervical Cancer Elimination in Nigeria (NTF-CCE).

This program is a significant step towards achieving the World Health Organisation’s 90-70-90 targets for the elimination of cervical cancer in our country. Providing quality healthcare services remains a cornerstone in our collective pursuit to transform Nigeria.

In line with this national drive, we have continued to implement similar impactful healthcare programs in our dear Imo State. Our goal is clear — to ensure that our people live healthy, dignified lives, free from preventable diseases.

- Hope Uzodimma

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

The @WHONigeria Rep. @WMulombo endorsed the Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan during the event on behalf of @WHO alongside @RNI @PSHAN @UNITAID @CHAI and @gatesfoundation. This signals the kickstarting of a longterm partnership to accelerate elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria by 2030

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags-Off PECCIN Campaign Against Cervical Cancer

Keen to turn the table against a silent killer of women in the country, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off a new campaign, Partnership To Eliminate Cervical Cancer In Nigeria, PECCIN, as a strong coalition that will scale down the scourge among Nigerian women.

While unveiling the logo of the campaign at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, the First Lady notes that meeting the 2030 target on eliminating cervical cancer requires strategic and collaborative action.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags-Off PECCIN Campaign Against Cervical Cancer

Keen to turn the table against a silent killer of women in the country, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off a new campaign, Partnership To Eliminate Cervical Cancer In Nigeria, PECCIN, as a strong coalition that will scale down the scourge among Nigerian women.

While unveiling the logo of the campaign at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, the First Lady notes that meeting the 2030 target on eliminating cervical cancer requires strategic and collaborative action.

[Babafunke Fagbemi @AntyFunke]

Special day as the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN) launches. Really proud of the leadership, giant strides and resilience exemplified by @drzus and other stakeholders. 🙏🏾✅ @ccsimpact

[Busola Kukoyi @KukoyiBusola]

"TOGETHER, WE MUST INVEST IN A FUTURE WHERE NO WOMAN DIES FROM A DISEASE THAT IS PREVENTABLE…FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU
As she unveils partnership campaign to eliminate cervical cancer

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled a new campaign, Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria, PECCIN, aimed at meeting the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) elimination target by 2030.
The First Lady noted that the campaign would help the nation bring to an end the menace of cervical cancer among women of all ages across the country.

"Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. In Nigeria, it is the second most common cancer after breast cancer and it is a silent killer, and one that strikes hardest at the most vulnerable women. Yet, this is a cancer that is preventable”.
"I am glad that this partnership aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda on Health of President Bola Tinubu, to promote the health and well-being of Nigerians, particularly eliminating cervical cancer as a public health threat for women across the nation. Nigeria has shown that it is possible to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030”.
"In the year 2024, Nigeria made a breakthrough by launching the Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) nationally, protecting over 12-million girls in just 9-months. This success was led by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, with support from global partners, such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Gates Foundation, WHO, and UNICEF. I thank all our partners for standing with us."

Senator Oluremi Tinubu advised stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians not to relent but form a strong coalition that would reduce the high prevalence of the disease among women.

"Eliminating cervical cancer requires collaborative action. State and local governments and healthcare professionals, must all prioritize women’s health. Also, our schools and educational institutions need to be champions of immunization. In addition, it behooves on our religious and traditional leaders to advocate for truth and science. And yes, funding and a lot of resources is needed”.

In his remarks, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said the partnership is a crucial step towards eliminating cervical cancer in Nigeria, which claims the lives of many women due to ignorance, late presentation for care, and sub-optimal treatment infrastructure.

He said within the last few months, that 40-million Nigerian girls have been vaccinated against the virus which causes the cancer, HPV.
The Minister of State commended the First Lady for her passionate and consistent support for the upliftment of the health and well-being of Nigerians, particularly in the area of cancer prevention and control, a course to which through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI donated N1bn.