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PICTURES: When Aisha Buhari Met Michelle Obama In New York

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MICHAEL AKINOLA

Mrs Aisha Buhari & Michelle Obama in New York

After addressing the United Nations Stop TB Partnership board meeting in New York City, United States on Monday, wife of Nigerian President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari met with the First Lady of the United states, Mrs. Michelle Obama.

In a Twitter message, Mrs. Buhari stated, “It was a pleasure meeting Michelle Obama earlier this evening at her broadway event about girl empowerment.”

The two women held a brief talk.

Aisha Buhari addressing the UN Stop TB Board

During the  board meeting, Mrs. Buhari stresses need for political commitment to end the TB scourge.

Aisha Buhari with other delegation to the meeting

“We have vision, power, collective resources of all leaders in this room. One thing we know works is involving communities and civil society. This is bringing good results. I believe the TB community is on the verge of a break through.

Aisha Buhari flanked by Nigeria’s Health minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole

“We have the vision and we have the plan. We have the collective resources and power of the impressive group of leaders around the table today. You can count on my full support as we move towards the finish line to end the TB epidemic once and for all.

Beside her at the high level meeting was the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole.

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