A section of Nigerians on social media has reacted to the appointment of prominent business leaders including Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Tony Elumelu to lead the national initiative aimed at eradicating malaria in Nigeria.
The federal government inaugurated the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) on Sunday, August 25.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare highlighted the urgency of the initiative to eradicate malaria, a persistent health challenge in the country.
“Malaria continues to pose a severe challenge in Nigeria, and donor support alone has proven inadequate," he said.
World Health Organisation reports that malaria remains a critical public health issue in Nigeria with an estimated 68 million cases and 194,000 deaths reported in 2021.
Nigeria bears the highest burden of malaria globally, accounting for nearly 27% of the world’s cases.
This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for effective intervention and eradication efforts.
Dangote, Otedola, and Elumelu, from business moguls to President Tinubu’s resident doctors, 😂😂
— ꧁༺Omo Iya Teacher ༻꧂ (@ajaGunSEgun_) August 25, 2024
I swear, they don't take us seriouly in this country! Malaria council? 😭😹This is funny and irritating. Unless there's another meaning to it?
— Local Werey (@localwerey) August 25, 2024
In Nigeria, a lawyer will be Minister of Power. A Banker will be Minister of Works and Housing.
— Nwafresh 🍥 (@Nwafresh) August 25, 2024
Business men are now heading Malaria Council because we don't have top medical doctors..
How did I end up in this country?? pic.twitter.com/Dlj1wGsMQ0
But Dangote no suppose to be leader because he has never satisfied us in nigeria,see the way cement,and order of his products cost.
— Michael (@Michaelmich_ed2) August 25, 2024
One they all have in comon is that they're friends with Bill Gates.
— D' Black Pope (@lemekeosborn1) August 25, 2024
I rest my case.
Malaria council headed by non medical specialists and yet some idiots will be making a mockery of their God by try to pray them into being successful
— viruz (@teejayviruz) August 25, 2024
