Tinubu’s ministerial list: Muhammad Ali Pate

Profile of Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate 

Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate is a Nigerian public health physician and development expert. He has held various significant positions in the Nigerian government and international organizations, contributing to the advancement of public health and healthcare in Nigeria and beyond.

Some key highlights of Dr. Ali Pate’s career include:

1. Minister of State for Health, Nigeria: From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Ali Pate served as the Minister of State for Health in Nigeria. During his tenure, he played a key role in implementing health sector reforms and initiatives.

2. Global Health Roles: Dr. Pate has been actively involved in global health efforts. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Primary Health Care Development Agency and has been part of various international health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

3. Health Systems Strengthening: Dr. Pate has been an advocate for strengthening healthcare systems in Nigeria and other developing countries. He has worked on improving primary healthcare, disease control, and health financing.

4. Academic Contributions: Dr. Ali Pate has also been involved in academia. He has held teaching and research positions at various universities and institutions, including the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.