Nigeria’s Most Important Assets Are its People says Minister of State for Health Pate

Former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Muhammad Pate, a public policy expert and a strategic member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) agenda committee, has a passion about improving lives and Nigeria’s public health system. He spoke with Paul Obi about his vision for a better Nigeria, education and how government intervention can be effective. Excerpts:

Since you left office a couple of years ago, there is a foundation which has been linked to you…can you take us through it and your other engagements so far?

Boko Haram Threats: Jonathan Deploys 6,000 Troops for WEF Summit

Boko Haram Threats: Jonathan Deploys 6,000 Troops for WEF Summit

Following the shifting of the battle ground by the Boko Haram Islamist insurgents from the Northeast to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigeria President , Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the deployment of more than 6,000 police and soldiers to protect Abuja during a World Economic Forum (WEF), holding next month.

President Jonathan's order on Tuesday follows a bombing attack by the suspected Boko Haram militant group at a crowded Nyanya bus station in Abuja on Monday.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit will see Heads of state and business leaders from Africa flowing to Abuja between May 7-9.