Bill Gates, the American business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft, is scheduled to visit Nigeria on Tuesday. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates will engage in discussions centered around addressing a wide array of development challenges.
According to a statement from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Gates will meet with government officials, youth, and various partners to explore solutions to issues in health, agriculture, and poverty, with a particular focus on improving nutrition across Africa.
During his visit, Gates, along with other leaders from the foundation, will collaborate with Nigerian experts in primary health care, agriculture, and nutrition, who are making significant strides despite the region’s economic challenges. Additionally, he will participate in a pan-African virtual dialogue aimed at combating malnutrition through integrated approaches in health, agriculture, and financing.
The statement also highlighted that musician, educator, and humanitarian Jon Batiste will join Gates in these discussions.
Since its establishment in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with African regional institutions, national governments, and local communities in 49 countries. The foundation has provided both funding and scientific expertise to support various initiatives aimed at driving change across the continent. Notably, the foundation has committed over $7 billion in funding through 2026 to support innovative strategies addressing hunger, disease, gender inequality, and poverty in Africa.
