“Don’t fall sick in Nigeria” – Man raises alarm over alleged ₦36m release from ₦218bn health budget

A Nigerian man has sparked concern online after raising alarm over the state of the country’s health sector.

In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @General_Somto, he urged Nigerians to prioritise their health, claiming that government funding for healthcare in 2025 is alarmingly low.

In his words, he said:

“If you are living inside Nigeria, I want to beg you, please don’t fall sick. Except you have money, please don’t fall sick.”

According to him, a document released last week allegedly showed that although ₦218 billion was approved for the health sector in 2025, only ₦36 million has reportedly been released so far.

He expressed shock at the figure, describing it as less than 0.01 percent of the approved amount.

The man argued that ₦36 million would barely make any meaningful impact in a country with a population of over 200 million people.

He further compared the amount to the cost of luxury vehicles driven by politicians, claiming that a brand new Toyota Prado costs over ₦130 million.

He criticised what he described as misplaced priorities, stating that the sum allegedly released for healthcare cannot adequately support hospital development, improve treatment facilities, or make medical care more affordable for citizens.

“This is not attached to anyone. I am just stating facts. When it comes to health in this country, the government has left the group chat. Every Nigerian is on their own,” he added.

His comments have since generated mixed reactions online. While some users agreed and expressed frustration over the state of healthcare in the country, others questioned the accuracy of the figures cited.

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