Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from the company's board to spend more time on philanthropic activities.

He says he wants to focus on global health and development, education and tackling climate change.

One of the world's richest men, Mr Gates, 65, has also left the board of Warren Buffett's massive holding company, Berkshire Hathaway.

Mr Gates stepped down from his day-to-day role running Microsoft in 2008.

Announcing his latest move, Mr Gates said the company would "always be an important part of my life's work" and he would continue to be engaged with its leadership.

But he said: "I am looking forward to this next phase as an opportunity to maintain the friendships and partnerships that have meant the most to me, continue to contribute to two companies of which I am incredibly proud, and effectively prioritise my commitment to addressing some of the world's toughest challenges."

Mr Gates is listed by Forbes as the world's second richest man after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and is worth $103.6bn (£84.4bn).

He made his fortune developing software for the personal computer.

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That's great

This man is NVR crazy for power

Great man .... i am a big fan of his lifestyle.

This one can employ Ronaldo and Messi as his gateman and chauffeur respectively....


Be humble, your net worth is another man's pocket money to a one hour event..

In conclusion, one man's d!ck is another man's finger.

Does anyone know where to submit account number for the philanthropy?

Abi na only the one wey dem go report for news him dey do?