Samasha

𝐀𝐇𝐁𝐍 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 On 30 September 2026, the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) convened the Nigeria Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP) 2026/2027 Coalition Inception and MNH Acceleration Plan (EWENE) Implementation Progress Meeting, with support from the @PMNCH and @SamashaUg. The meeting marked more than the formal commencement of the 2026/2027 CAAP cycle. It created a space for partners to move from working around shared priorities to defining how collective advocacy can be organised, resourced and translated into action. At the centre of the discussion was a practical question: How can partners better align their evidence, expertise, advocacy platforms and resources to influence decisions and strengthen accountability for women, children and adolescents in Nigeria? The meeting provided an opportunity for partners to establish a shared understanding of the updated CAAP objectives, deliverables and workplan, while jointly reviewing and validating the CAAP Advocacy Roadmap. Discussions focused on identifying activities that can be implemented collectively, clarifying partner contributions and technical expertise, and identifying opportunities to leverage existing initiatives rather than duplicate efforts. Five advocacy and policy briefs were also brought forward for validation, covering critical areas including family planning, RMNCAH+N financing, adolescent health and well-being financing, implementation of WHA 77 and 78 resolutions on MNCH and health financing, and the overall health sector budget. Together, the task ahead is clear: strengthen the collective voice, sharpen the evidence, align the action, and hold commitments to account.