Zainab Shinkafi: Tinubu Reacts as Abubakar Atiku Bagudu's Wife Wins International Election

Zainab Shinkafi: Tinubu Reacts as Abubakar Atiku Bagudu's Wife Wins International Election

  • The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) announced the election of Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu as its president-elect for the 2024-2026 term
  • Bagudu is married to Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the minister of budget and national planning and immediate past governor of Kebbi state
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Shinkafi-Bagudu on her feat as the new UICC boss

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, October 9, congratulated Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, on her election as the President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu's special adviser on information and strategy, the president underscored "the historic significance" of Shinkafi-Bagudu's election.

Zainab Shinkafi: Tinubu reacts as Abubakar Atiku Bagudu's wife wins international election
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) on Tuesday, October 8, elected Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu as its president for the 2024-2026 term. Photo credits: @aonanuga1956, @officialABAT
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Legit.ng recalls that the wife of Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, minister of budget and economic planning and former first lady of Kebbi state, was elected as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation on Tuesday, October 8.

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Tinubu applauds Zainab Bagudu’s election

Per the statement by Onanuga, President Tinubu stated that Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ascension in the organisation as a landmark achievement and a testament to Nigeria's growing influence in global health leadership.

The Nigerian leader, therefore, expressed confidence in the new UICC boss' ability to use her new office and leadership to improve cancer control and global health.

Legit.ng reports that apart from being a former first lady, Shinkafi-Bagudu founded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation. She is also a senior advisor to Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, and vice chairperson of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination.

Tinubu celebrates Oyedepo

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu conveyed his warmest congratulations to Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, as he celebrates his 70th birthday.

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In a heartfelt tribute signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president (information and strategy), Tinubu highlighted the significance of this milestone, recognising the profound influence Oyedepo has had on countless lives both locally and internationally.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.