“It may not surprise you that Nigeria’s state and federal governments only spend the equivalent of $10 per person on health each year, compared to $31 in sub-Saharan Africa as a whole. Leaders need to make a much bigger financial commitment, focused most of all on improving primary health systems.
“Making sure clinics are well-staffed and supplied, making sure children get the vaccines they need-all of this is absolutely essential to improving health and opportunity and unlocking all of Nigeria’s potential,” he said.
The business magnate and philanthropist noted that he has faith in Nigerian youths to make a difference in the country and beyond because of the unprecedented potential of new technologies.
He, however, called on the government and other stakeholders to ensure equitable access to opportunities and innovations, noting that Nigerians living in urban areas are twice as likely to make digital payments as those in rural areas.
