Bill Gates

Former CEO of Microsoft, and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates will visit Nigeria today, September 2.

The foundation announced the visit in a statement from Abuja.

During his visit, Gates will meet with government officials, young people, and partners to discuss solutions to various development challenges in Nigeria. His focus will be on improving health, agriculture, poverty, and nutrition in Africa. He plans to meet with experts in primary health care, agriculture, and nutrition who are making progress despite economic difficulties.

Bill Gates will also take part in a pan-African virtual discussion to tackle malnutrition using integrated health, agriculture, and financial solutions.

Musician, educator, and humanitarian Jon Batiste will join him in this discussion.

Since 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has worked with African regional institutions, national governments, and local communities in 49 African countries. These collaborations have provided funding and scientific expertise to support health, agriculture, equality, and anti-poverty initiatives across Africa.

“The foundation has committed more than $7 billion through 2026 to support African countries and institutions working to develop and implement innovative approaches to confront hunger, disease, gender inequality, and poverty,” the statement said.