Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is scheduled to meet with Nigerian leaders, youth, and partners in Abuja today (Tuesday).
The visit aims to discuss strategies for tackling health challenges, fostering innovation, and enhancing nutrition across Africa.
This visit is part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to Africa’s development. During his stay, Gates will engage with national and local leaders, partners, grantees, and innovators.
The foundation’s statement highlights that Gates will meet with experts in primary health care, agriculture, and nutrition who are making strides despite economic hurdles.
Additionally, Gates will participate in a pan-African virtual dialogue focused on addressing malnutrition through integrated solutions involving health, agriculture, and finance.
Musician, educator, and humanitarian Jon Batiste will join Gates for this discussion.
Since its inception in 2000, the Gates Foundation has forged partnerships with regional institutions, national governments, and local communities across 49 African countries.
These collaborations have supported numerous initiatives in health, agriculture, equality, and poverty alleviation.
The foundation has pledged over $7 billion through 2026 to back innovative approaches to combat hunger, disease, gender inequality, and poverty on the continent.
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