Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria (RTSL Nigeria), an international public health organization.
The appointment was announced on Friday by RTSL Nigeria, a health-focused body working to prevent cardiovascular diseases and epidemics.
The group partners with governments and communities to tackle some of the world’s deadliest health threats.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Fashola to the RTSL Nigeria Board of Directors,” Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, said.
“He has demonstrated a commitment to improving lives and livelihoods in Nigeria through more than two decades of public service,” he added.
Truth Live News recalls that Fashola previously served as Minister of Power, Works and Housing under President Muhammadu Buhari.
He was also the Chief of Staff in Lagos State before becoming governor from 2007 to 2015.
“I look forward to helping continue the progress in stopping preventable deaths from cardiovascular diseases and infectious disease outbreaks,” Fashola said.
Ibrahim Abubakar, a fellow board member, described Fashola’s inclusion as a valuable asset, over his governance experience and leadership during health crises.