Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a significant international role in continental health governance.
The appointment was announced by Africa CDC, the public health agency of the African Union, as part of efforts to strengthen Africa’s health systems and global positioning.
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In his new role, Osinbajo will advise on critical areas including global health architecture reform, sustainable health financing, local manufacturing of medical supplies, and strategic partnerships across the continent.
The agency stated that his appointment comes at a “pivotal moment” as Africa advances its Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda, aimed at improving pandemic preparedness, strengthening healthcare systems, and increasing Africa’s voice in global health decision-making.
Director-General of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, said Osinbajo’s experience across governance, law, finance, and diplomacy would be instrumental in driving policy leadership and institutional reforms within the organisation.
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TheCableOsinbajo, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 2015 to 2023, is widely recognised for his role in economic reforms, social investment programmes, and public sector policy development.
Analysts view the appointment as a strategic move to deepen political coordination and leadership capacity across African health institutions amid increasing global health challenges and funding pressures.
Source: NaijaNews
