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JUST IN: Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu Get FG’s Appointments

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The Nigerian government has appointed Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, chairman of Geregu Power Plc as members of council to eradicate malaria.

The appointment follows the inauguration of Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) on Sunday.

The federal government enlists the trio to lead the fresh efforts to eliminate malaria in Nigeria through NEMC.

DAILY GIST recalls that the council was established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August 16, 2022.

Speaking at the inauguration of the team in Abuja, Tunji Alausa, minister of state for health and social welfare, said the country currently contributes over a quarter of global malaria cases and about a third of the over 600,000 malaria deaths worldwide, mostly affecting children and pregnant women.

The minister described the situation as “sad”, adding that the disease contributes about 25 percent to 30 percent of childhood mortality and about 60 percent of hospital attendance.

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He said malaria is also a major cause of absenteeism in schools, markets, and workplaces, as well as a significant out-of-pocket expense for most households in the country.

The minister said the industry heavyweights would collaborate with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), national assembly joint health committees and women organisations to drive the fresh efforts.

“It gives me great pleasure to be present in this auspicious meeting whose major objective is to contribute to a reduction in the malaria burden and possibly the elimination of malaria in Nigeria, which will ultimately lead to the improvement in the quality of lives of all Nigerians,” Alausa said.

“It is no longer news that Nigeria contributes more than a quarter of global malaria cases and about a third of the over 600,000 deaths, mostly among children and pregnant women.

“It is sad to note that malaria contributes about 25-30 percent childhood mortality and about 60 percent hospital attendance.

“Similarly, malaria is a major cause of absenteeism to schools, markets and workplaces, as well as a major out of pocket spending for most households in the country.

“While malaria cases and deaths are shrinking in other countries, Nigeria has continuously recorded higher number of cases. Bulk of the support for the interventions are donor-driven, hence inadequate and not sustainable.

“Aware of the fact that no country ever eliminated malaria through donor supports, the African Heads of States launched the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) during the African Union Summit of 2009 and the Malaria Scorecard was developed in 2011 to monitor country’s performance and also, to be used as an advocacy tool for heads of government.”

He said the setting up of the council was to advocate for malaria to remain high on the national and state agendas through strong political commitment from leaders at all levels and mobilisation of financial and in-kind resources from new sources.

“By reason of your positions in Nigeria, your passion towards health issues, especially malaria, and the interest groups you represent, your membership to this council is inevitable for the benefit of the larger society, and especially children and pregnant women who are the most affected and would remain forever grateful,” the minister added.

As part of the event, the minister handed over the leadership of the council to Dangote.

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