Dangote said that the appointment as head of the malaria council resonates with his current role as the Nigerian Ambassador for malaria.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Businessman Aliko Dangote has been named chairman of a 16-member Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC).
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the council, saying the successful implementation of the council’s agenda and savings from estimated economic burden of the disease would save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030.
He said: “Our inauguration today will therefore ensure that malaria elimination remains a priority on our agenda, with strong political commitment from leaders at all levels.”
“Additionally, the End Malaria Council will provide a platform to advocate for more funding to protect and sustain progress made so far by our country, and put us on a pathway to ending malaria for good,” Buhari added.
He explained that Dangote was chosen as head of the malaria council in recognition of his track record and passion for supporting initiatives on various health issues.
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In his remarks, Dangote thanked the president and all members of the Council for entrusting him with the enormous responsibility, pledging to work hard to achieve the mandate.
Dangote said that the appointment as head of the malaria council resonates with his current role as the Nigerian Ambassador for malaria.
The council members are Shehu Ibrahim, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Vice President on Political and Economic Affairs, and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti.
Also included are Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Board of Directors, UBA; Folurunsho Alakija, CEO, Rose of Sharon Group; Herbert Wigwe (CEO), Access Bank; businessman, Femi Otedola; and Lami Lau, President, National Council of Women Societies among others.
