Vice President Kashim Shettima, the co-Chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates and the Chairman of Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, met with state governors at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The meeting wa part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to work closely with communities and leaders to support innovation that can
help accelerate progress and improve lives across Africa.
Gates and his delegation had also been scheduled to meet with national and regional leaders to encourage them to make investments and advance policies that promote innovation and provide equitable opportunity, despite challenging economic conditions.
He was similarly expected to participate in a conversation with students and young leaders to gather insights and share perspectives on how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter outlook for Africa.