Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has identified young, talented, innovative Nigerians as representing potential skills and passion to solve big problems.
Gates, who spoke at a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, discussed how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter future for Nigeria and Africa.
The conversation took place during ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation.’ The hybrid in-person and online event was co-hosted by the Lagos Business School and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), in partnership with Africa.com and Channels Television.
Gates, who was visiting for the first time since 2018, praised youth and many Nigerian partners whom the Gates Foundation has worked with for more than a decade.
