Ex- vice President Osinbajo get new appointment
Ex- vice President Osinbajo get new appointment
…..as Senior Strategic Adviser
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the appointment of former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as its new Senior Strategic Adviser, marking a significant step in strengthening the continent’s public health leadership and policy direction.
Osinbajo, a respected legal scholar and statesman, is expected to bring a wealth of experience in governance, economic policy, and international diplomacy to the role. His appointment comes at a time when Africa CDC continues to expand its mandate in responding to health emergencies, improving disease surveillance systems, and building resilient healthcare infrastructure across Africa.
In his new position, Osinbajo will provide high-level strategic guidance to the leadership of Africa CDC, working closely with member states, global partners, and regional institutions. His role will focus on enhancing policy coordination, mobilizing resources, and advancing innovative solutions to pressing public health challenges on the continent.
The Africa CDC, an agency of the African Union, has played a pivotal role in managing health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing outbreaks across various regions.
With Osinbajo’s appointment, the agency aims to leverage his leadership expertise to further strengthen collaboration between governments and health institutions.
Observers say the move reflects a broader effort by Africa CDC to integrate political experience with technical health expertise, ensuring more effective policy implementation and regional cooperation.
Osinbajo’s appointment has been widely welcomed by stakeholders who see it as a strategic boost to Africa’s health governance framework and a step toward achieving sustainable healthcare systems across the continent.
