President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates and the chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Mr. Gates is on visit Niger Republic and Nigeria to meet with leaders and partners tackling health and development challenges.
A media advisory issued by the Foundation of Monday noted that the visit is part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to work closely with communities and leaders to support innovation that can
help accelerate progress and improve lives across Africa.
Gates and other foundation leaders are visiting to learn from partners helping to address polio, anemia, and other health threats; scientists applying research to develop agricultural innovations that will help with food security and climate adaptation; innovators using technology to improve access to financial services; and others working to improve lives in Niger and Nigeria and throughout the continent.
They are also scheduled to meet with national and regional leaders to encourage them to make investments and advance policies that promote innovation and provide equitable opportunity, despite challenging economic conditions.
Gates will also participate in a conversation with students and young leaders to gather insights and share
perspectives on how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter outlook for Africa.
Source: Tribune
