Philanthropist and Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, is scheduled to visit Nigeria this week, where he will meet with President Bola Tinubu and other senior government officials to discuss efforts to strengthen the country’s primary healthcare system.
According to a statement released by the foundation’s media office, Gates will also take part in the Goalkeepers Nigeria event—an initiative focused on highlighting Africa’s progress and potential in innovation, particularly in health and technology. During his visit, he is also expected to engage with scientists and partners involved in shaping artificial intelligence strategies and scaling up health solutions across the continent.
The visit comes on the heels of Gates’ major announcement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he committed $200 billion in funding over the next 20 years through the Gates Foundation to support global health and development, particularly across Africa.
Speaking at the African Union headquarters on Monday, Gates urged African leaders to accelerate innovation and partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals.
