Yemi Obafemi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on her election as the President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
On Tuesday, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) announced the election of Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu , a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, as the president of the union.
In a statement by the president Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ascension in the organisation as a landmark achievement and a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence in global health leadership.
The President underscores the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation.
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu founded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation. She is also a Senior Advisor to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare and Vice Chair of Nigeria’s National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination.
President Tinubu expresses confidence in Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s ability to use her new office and leadership to improve cancer control and global health.
While expressing her gratitude for the global support ,Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu said she is honoured to work towards accelerating global cancer control under the umbrella of the great organisation.
“I will be an interactive leader who will lean on your experiences, insights and energies to guide the UICC in the years to come,” she said.
Reacting to her election, the Minister of State, Health, Dr Tunji Alausa said: “This is a proud moment for Nigeria and Africa. Dr. Bagudu’s leadership will bring transformative changes in cancer care globally. The Ministry fully supports her in this prestigious role.”
