Tinubu Honors Bill Gates at National Ceremony: Exclusive Photos Inside
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has been bestowed with the national honor of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by President Bola Tinubu.
The meeting, which was held in Lagos on Tuesday, was a component of Gates' current trip to Nigeria to talk about important development and health projects.
Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and the founder of the Dangote Group, was also present at the ceremony when President Tinubu presented Gates with the medal of honor, according to photos from the occasion.
Gates, the Gates Foundation's chair, is in Nigeria to discuss ways to improve the nation's primary healthcare system with state and federal officials.
The meeting, which was held in Lagos on Tuesday, was a component of Gates' current trip to Nigeria to talk about important development and health projects.
Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and the founder of the Dangote Group, was also present at the ceremony when President Tinubu presented Gates with the medal of honor, according to photos from the occasion.
Gates, the Gates Foundation's chair, is in Nigeria to discuss ways to improve the nation's primary healthcare system with state and federal officials.
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In addition, Gates will speak with local scientists and partners who are contributing to Nigeria's national policy on artificial intelligence and health solutions at a Goalkeepers Nigeria event centered on Africa's innovation future, according to a release from the Gates Foundation.
In order to explore Nigeria's primary health care reforms, Gates will meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interact with federal and state authorities in Nigeria after departing Addis Ababa, according to the announcement.
The Foundation further stated that its dedication to strengthening ties throughout the continent is demonstrated by the opening of offices in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal in addition to its first African office in Ethiopia more than ten years ago.
In order to explore Nigeria's primary health care reforms, Gates will meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interact with federal and state authorities in Nigeria after departing Addis Ababa, according to the announcement.
The Foundation further stated that its dedication to strengthening ties throughout the continent is demonstrated by the opening of offices in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal in addition to its first African office in Ethiopia more than ten years ago.
Gates’ visit follows a major announcement by the Gates Foundation on May 8, pledging to invest $200 billion over the next 20 years to advance global health and development—part of Gates’ personal commitment to donate “virtually all of his wealth” to the Foundation.
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