One of the world’s wealthiest persons, Bill Gates, says he will give away virtually all his wealth in the next 20 years.

In an article he authored and published on his website, gatesnotes, Mr Gates said he will give the money away through his Gates Foundation.

“I will give away virtually all my wealth through the Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to the cause of saving and improving lives around the world,” he wrote.

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The American billionaire, worth about $113 billion according to Forbes, said his foundation would be shut down after he gave away his wealth.

“And on December 31, 2045, the foundation will close its doors permanently,” he wrote.

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