Buhari’s Ex-Appointee Bags Major International Appointment
- FIND, a global non-profit organisation, has appointed Ifedayo Adetifa as its chief transformation officer
- The organisation announced Adetifa’s appointment in a terse statement issued on Thursday, August 22
- Dr Adetifa previously served as the DG and CEO of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (NCDC) under former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration
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Ifedayo Adetifa, a former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has been appointed as the Chief Transformation Officer of FIND.
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FIND, which disclosed this via a statement shared on its website on Thursday, August 22, stated that Adetifa will also function as the chief executive officer.
FIND announcement, expectations
According to FIND, Adetifa brings a “wealth of experience and a proven track record in global health and health security,” particularly in infection, prevention and control (IPC), PremiumTimes reported.
“During his tenure at the NCDC, he played a pivotal role in advancing Nigeria’s COVID-19 response.
“He also attracted substantial programme funds, managed significant budgets, and supervised a large team dedicated to combating outbreak and endemic pathogens,” the statement said.
“As he steps into his new role, Dr Adetifa is poised to guide FIND in this season of transformation and in advancing its mission to innovate and expand access to diagnostic testing globally, ensuring that those who need it most are not left behind.”
As reported by The Punch, Adetifa was appointed the NCDC DG on September 6, 2021, by former President Muhammadu Buhari and he handed over to Dr Jide Idris in February 2024.
Reacting to his new role, Adetifa expressed enthusiasm and was quoted as saying:
“I am thrilled to join FIND at such a critical juncture for global health, especially for diagnostics. I look forward to leading FIND’s team and collaborating with our global partners to drive diagnostic innovation and ensure these advancements reach those most in need.”
What to know about FIND
FIND is a global non-profit organisation that helps accelerates equitable access to reliable diagnoses around the world.
It also connects countries and communities, funders, decision-makers, healthcare providers, and developers to spur diagnostic innovation and make testing an integral part of sustainable, resilient health systems.
The organisation has locations in Cape Town, South Africa; Geneva, Switzerland; Hanoi, Vietnam; Nairobi, Kenya; and New Delhi, India.
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