President Tinubu: Leading Africa’s Health Renaissance as AU Champion
In a significant recognition of his dedicated efforts in the health sector, President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. This prestigious appointment was announced on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.
President Tinubu’s selection comes on the heels of his ambitious and people-focused initiatives in the health sector, as outlined by Ngelale. The Committee of Heads of State and Government of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, led by the President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Excellency Azali Assoumani, recommended Tinubu for this crucial role.
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According to the official statement, President Tinubu has shown unwavering commitment to training 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide within 16 months. Additionally, he aims to double the number of primary health facilities in communities across all local government areas of Nigeria from 8,800 to over 17,000 in the next three years.
The statement also highlights his efforts to increase health personnel enrollment capacity and establish a paid volunteer youth force for monitoring primary health centers.
The African Union, through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), conveyed President Tinubu’s appointment to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The invitation to address the Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme (MELP) at the Africa CDC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 17, 2024, marks the beginning of President Tinubu’s new role.
The theme of the event, ‘Impactful leadership in health: a whole government approach,’ aligns with President Tinubu’s vision for comprehensive improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare system. The appointment positions him as a key figure in advancing continental efforts to enhance health infrastructure, equipment, and manpower.
President Tinubu’s administration has been instrumental in attracting global investments to Nigeria’s health sector, with a focus on cutting-edge infrastructure and world-class manpower. The goal is to ensure improved access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.
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This appointment not only recognizes President Tinubu’s achievements but also underscores the importance of collaborative and visionary leadership in addressing health challenges on a continental scale.
As he takes on this new role, President Tinubu is poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of health initiatives across the African Union.
