President Bola Tinubu on Thursday paid glowing tributes to the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday. Tinubu conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Bola Tinubu congratulates AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina at 65.’...Read Full Article >>➤
The President rejoiced with the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, whose leadership of national and multilateral institutions, he said, continues to set new standards of innovativeness, transformation, and sustainable development.
“President Tinubu affirms that the numerous recognitions and awards bestowed on the versatile and cerebral technocrat are well deserved, following his track record of inspiring growth and development, mainly targeting the poor and vulnerable to reduce poverty,” the statement read.
The President acknowledged Adesina’s impactful leadership at the helm of the AfDB, which took the institution to historic heights by raising the capital base from $93bn in 2015 to $318bn.
Tinubu said he believes the economic diplomacy of the AfDB President has repositioned Nigeria and the whole of Africa for greater prosperity.
He also believes the foresight, wisdom, and experience of the former Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa will always be relevant and integral to Africa’s development.
The President joined family members, friends and associates in thanksgiving for the landmark age while praying for many years of good health for the AfDB President. ...Read Full Article >>➤
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