In a significant development, the Nigerian government has secured a $600,000 relief fund and commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to aid flood victims and support health and agricultural sectors. The announcement was made during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and officials from the foundation led by Dr. Christopher Elias at the UN General Assembly.
The relief fund will be instrumental in providing aid to flood victims and implementing reforms in the health and agricultural sectors. This news comes on the heels of the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund by the Federal Government to enhance disaster response capabilities nationwide.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged additional support for flood relief in Borno State and other health initiatives, highlighting the importance of addressing pressing issues like malnutrition. The foundation also expressed commitment to supporting Nigeria’s fight against polio.
Overall, the partnership between the Nigerian government and the Gates Foundation aims to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of Nigerians through various initiatives in health, agriculture, and digital transformation.