LAGOS, Nigeria -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be in Niger and Nigeria this week, following a visit to China, to discuss global health and development with national and local leaders, foundation partners, grantees, scientists, and young innovators. BACKGROUND ON FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA, NIGER AND NIGERIA:The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation believes that solutions to Africa’s greatest challenges can come from within Africa. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. About the Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationGuided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 18, 2023 04:53 UTC