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Bill Gates to Visit Nigeria Today, Meet with Top Officials

American business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, is scheduled to visit Nigeria on Tuesday, September 2, 2024. Gates, who is also the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be in the country to discuss solutions to various development challenges.

 

According to a statement released by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Gates is expected to meet with government officials, youth, and partners to address issues related to health, agriculture, poverty, and nutrition in Africa.

 

During his visit, Gates will engage with experts in Nigeria’s primary health care, agriculture, and nutrition sectors, who are working to advance progress across Africa despite economic difficulties. He will also participate in a pan-African virtual dialogue focused on tackling malnutrition through integrated solutions in health, agriculture, and financing.

 

The statement also mentioned that musician, educator, and humanitarian Jon Batiste will join Gates for the discussions.

 

Since its establishment in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has collaborated with African regional institutions, national governments, and local communities in 49 countries. The foundation has provided funding and scientific expertise to support initiatives in health, agriculture, equality, and poverty reduction across the continent.

 

The foundation has pledged over $7 billion through 2026 to support African countries and institutions in developing and implementing innovative strategies to combat hunger, disease, gender inequality, and poverty.

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