Former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Osinbajo was appointed to advance the African Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda, leveraging his experience and leadership skills. The Africa CDC Director General, Dr Jean Kaseya, said Osinbajo’s experience and leadership will be instrumental at this critical moment for Africa’s health future.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of H.E Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director General of @AfricaCDC.” Kaseya made this known in a statement shared via his X handle @Dr_JeanKaseya on Monday, April 6, 2026.
“At this critical moment for Africa’s health future, Prof. Osinbajo’s experience and leadership will be instrumental as we advance the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda.
“Together, we will continue to strengthen Africa’s voice in global health and drive sustainable, African-led solutions for our continent.” Legit.ng reports that the Africa CDC is a continental autonomous health agency of the African Union to strengthen the capacity of Member States to respond to disease threats.
