By Emmanuel Babafemi
September 17, 2026
Former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has held an early breakfast meeting with Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children UK.
Also present were Country Director Duncan Harvey and Deputy Country Director Jane Mbagi Mutua.
The meeting took place during Malik’s visit to Nigeria, offering an opportunity to learn more about the organisation’s work across the country.
Discussions focused on the vital role of civil society organisations in advancing education and healthcare reform.
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Participants examined how sound evidence can strengthen advocacy, shape policy and improve lives.
Osinbajo noted that behind every fact and figure is a person whose future better policy can change.
Save the Children works in Nigeria to increase access to quality education for vulnerable and out-of-school children.
Its programmes support foundational literacy and numeracy, teacher training and safe learning spaces.
The organisation also strengthens health systems, tackles malnutrition and protects children in both development and humanitarian settings.
It operates in multiple states, including partnership projects that return children to school and improve community health outcomes.
