Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is set to visit Nigeria as part of the foundation’s continued efforts to support Africa’s development.
During his visit, Gates will engage with national and local leaders, partners, grantees, and innovators, underscoring the foundation’s dedication to addressing the continent’s most pressing challenges.
As part of his visit, Gates will meet with experts in primary health care, agriculture, and nutrition who are leading initiatives to drive progress across Africa, despite ongoing economic challenges.
Additionally, Gates will participate in a pan-African virtual dialogue on Tuesday, September 3rd, focused on tackling malnutrition through integrated health, agriculture, and financing solutions. He will be joined in this dialogue by musician, educator, and humanitarian Jon Batiste.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is deeply committed to supporting African partners who are driving change from within the continent. Since its inception in 2000, the foundation has collaborated with regional institutions, national governments, and local communities across 49 African countries, contributing both funding and scientific expertise to advance their development agendas.
These partnerships have been pivotal in the success of numerous health, agriculture, equality, and anti-poverty initiatives.
Through 2026, the foundation has committed more than $7 billion to support African countries and institutions in developing and implementing innovative approaches to combat hunger, disease, gender inequality, and poverty.
Working closely with African governments, the private sector, non-profit organizations, and civil society, the foundation aims to improve health outcomes, enhance agricultural productivity, expand access to digital financial services, and empower women and other marginalized populations with greater economic opportunities.
Gates’ visit to Nigeria highlights the foundation’s ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable development in Africa and supporting the continent’s leaders in finding solutions to its most critical challenges.
