Ex-Nigerian VP Osinbajo appointed adviser to Africa CDC Director General

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ex-Nigerian VP Osinbajo appointed adviser to Africa CDC Director General

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as a senior strategic adviser to its Director-General, Jean Kaseya. This appointment comes at a critical time to advance the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty agenda. Osinbajo will leverage his expertise in governance, finance, law, and diplomacy to guide Africa in reshaping global health systems and sustainable healthcare financing.

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