American business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, is set to visit Nigeria on Tuesday to discuss solutions to various development challenges. Gates, who is also co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will meet with Nigerian government officials, youth, and partners to address health, agriculture, poverty, and nutrition challenges in Africa.
“We are excited to have Bill Gates visit Nigeria and engage with our experts and partners who are working tirelessly to advance progress in primary health care, agriculture, and nutrition,” said a spokesperson for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in a statement.
Gates will also participate in a pan-African virtual dialogue aimed at tackling malnutrition through integrated solutions in health, agriculture, and financing. Joining him in the discussion will be musician, educator, and humanitarian, Jon Batiste.
Since its establishment in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has collaborated with African regional institutions, national governments, and local communities in 49 countries, contributing funding and scientific expertise to support their change agendas. The foundation has pledged over $7 billion through 2026 to support African countries and institutions in developing innovative strategies to address hunger, disease, gender inequality, and poverty.
“We believe that by working together, we can drive meaningful progress and create a brighter future for all,” said Gates.