Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, the former Governor of Lagos State and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria (RTSL Nigeria), an esteemed international public health organization.
This appointment was officially announced on Friday by RTSL Nigeria, which is dedicated to preventing cardiovascular diseases and managing epidemics.
The organization, which established an office in Abuja in 2022, collaborates with governmental entities and communities to confront some of the most significant health threats globally.
In response to the appointment, Dr. Tom Frieden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolve to Save Lives, expressed enthusiasm regarding Mr. Fashola's inclusion on the board: “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Fashola to the RTSL Nigeria Board of Directors. He has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing lives and livelihoods in Nigeria throughout his more than two decades of public service.”
Fashola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), previously held the position of Minister of Power, Works and Housing under President Muhammadu Buhari. He also served as Chief of Staff in Lagos State prior to his tenure as governor from 2007 to 2015.
During his governance, Fashola played a pivotal role in managing Nigeria's response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, an effort that garnered him international recognition, including the Stephen J. Solarz Award bestowed by the International Crisis Group.
In his acceptance remarks, Fashola conveyed his honor in joining the board and committed to supporting the organization’s mission. “I anticipate contributing to the ongoing progress in preventing deaths attributable to cardiovascular diseases and infectious disease outbreaks,” he stated.
Ibrahim Abubakar, a fellow board member and Dean at the University College London Faculty of Population Health Sciences, characterized Fashola’s appointment as a significant asset, highlighting his extensive governance experience and leadership during critical health crises.
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