Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote and six state governors from the Northern part
of Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding on routine
immunization.
The benefiting
states are Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto and Yobe. The two tycoons entered into the partnership through their foundations, Bill and Melinda Gates and Dangote Foundations respectively.
The MOU signing ceremony, held yesterday, January 20 in Kaduna State,
had Gates and Dangote in attendance as well as governors of the six
states and Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
states are Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto and Yobe. The two tycoons entered into the partnership through their foundations, Bill and Melinda Gates and Dangote Foundations respectively.
The partnership is aimed at eradicating polio and other child killer related diseases in the northern states.
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