Here’s a clean news version based on the August 2026 National Data Repository figures. The available August data lists the figures as approximately 1.70 million patients receiving antiretroviral therapy nationwide.

The latest data from Nigeria’s National Data Repository (NDR) has revealed the 10 states with the lowest number of patients currently receiving treatment for HIV as of August 2026.

The figures show that Yobe recorded the lowest number, with 10,247 patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART), followed by Sokoto with 11,933.

The 10 states with the lowest numbers are:1. Yobe — 10,247

2. Sokoto — 11,933

3. Ekiti — 12,314

4. Zamfara — 13,759

5. Jigawa — 14,235

6. Ebonyi — 15,185

7. Kwara — 15,252

8. Katsina — 18,619

9. Bayelsa — 18,889

10. Kebbi — 20,706

The NDR data puts the total number of people receiving HIV treatment across Nigeria at approximately 1.70 million.

Health experts caution that lower numbers of patients on treatment in a state do not necessarily mean lower HIV prevalence. The figures may also reflect differences in testing, diagnosis, treatment access, reporting and enrolment.

The data highlights the continuing need to expand HIV testing, treatment access and awareness across all parts of the country.