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Bill Gates visits Nigeria to promote innovation in nutrition, health

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, arrived in Nigeria on Monday as part of a broader push by the foundation to support development initiatives across Africa.

According to a statement by the foundation, the visit is aimed at bolstering efforts in key sectors such as health, agriculture, and nutrition.

During his time in Nigeria, Mr Gates is expected to meet with national and local leaders, partners, grantees, and innovators to discuss advancing health, innovation, and nutrition across Africa.

A major highlight of the visit, according to the foundation, includes Mr Gates’ participation in a pan-African virtual dialogue focused on addressing malnutrition.

This event is expected to bring together experts from various sectors to explore integrated strategies for tackling the issue, with Gates being joined by Jon Batiste, an educator and humanitarian, among others.