President Muhammadu Buhari said eradicating malaria and its ancillary effects would save the country from the estimated economic burden of the disease totaling about N687bn in 2022 and N2trn by 2030.
President Buhari made the projection at the State House, Abuja, shortly after inaugurating Nigeria End Malaria Council in line with the African Union Assembly Declaration for the Establishment of EMCs continent-wide.
He also appointed the Chairman, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, as Chairman of the 16-member Council, noting that the successful implementation of the Council’s agenda will lead to N2tn savings in the next eight years.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement
The President noted that tackling malaria holds both public health and socio-economic benefits for Nigeria.
