Former Nigeria Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, don bag serious international appointment as senior strategic adviser to Director-General of Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC), Jean Kaseya.
This new role come at critical time as Africa CDC dey push big agenda wey dem call Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS). The plan na to make Africa stand strong for global health matters, reduce dependence on foreign countries, boost local production of drugs and vaccines, and make sure say African countries fit handle health emergencies like pandemics on their own.
According to Kaseya, Osinbajo bring plenty experience from governance, law, finance and diplomacy, especially from him time as Nigeria Vice President between 2015 and 2023. Him leadership and international exposure na big advantage as Africa dey try take control of its health system and funding.
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For this new position, Osinbajo go dey advise on major decisions, including how Africa fit raise money for healthcare, build strong health systems, form global partnerships, and improve production of medical supplies within the continent.
The appointment also show say Africa CDC dey look for top African leaders with strong background to help drive change and push Africa forward for global stage.
Many people see this move as big win for Nigeria and Africa, as Osinbajo go help shape policies wey fit improve healthcare delivery and save lives across the continent.