President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Olajide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on his 70th birthday.
Tinubu commended Idris for his contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s public healthcare system and improving the country’s pandemic response efforts.
The president recalled that as a former commissioner for health in Lagos State, Idris was pivotal in shaping the state’s health policies and programmes.
He added that Idris’ leadership as head of the Lagos State response team during the country’s Ebola virus outbreak was a role in which his professionalism and dedication saved many lives.
“As you mark this 70th year of life, I wish you continued good health, joy, and the fulfilment of your dreams. May your birthday and the years ahead be filled with love, peace, and the knowledge that your life’s work has made an enduring impact on the country,” said Tinubu.
Idris is a member of several professional bodies, including the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, the Nigerian Medical Association, and the American Public Health Association, and also a board member of the University of Ibadan Research Foundation, Research Advisory Board, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and Network for Health Equity and Development.
