President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, and Vice President, Global Impact, OpenAI, Anna Adeola Makanju, on their inclusion in the 2026 Devex Power 50 List.
The President, in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the recognition had brought pride to Nigeria.
He described the honour as a testament to the country’s vast human potential.
“By their nomination, Pate and Makanju have made Nigeria proud. The honour is another testament to the infinite talents and potentials that abound in Nigeria and among Diaspora Nigerians,” Tinubu said.
The President commended both awardees for their contributions to global development.
He urged them to continue striving for excellence.
The Devex Power 50 is an annual list of the most influential individuals and organisations shaping global development.
Prof. Pate was recognised for advocating improved healthcare access and reforms in global health systems.
Makanju was also honoured for leading OpenAI’s global engagement on artificial intelligence governance.