President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the economic diplomacy of the African Development Bank (AFDB) President, Dr. Akinwunmi Adeshina, saying it has repositioned Nigeria and the whole of Africa for greater prosperity.
Congratulating Dr. Adesina on his 65th birthday, the Nigerian leader affirmed 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.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES AfDB PRESIDENT, DR AKINWUNMI ADESINA AT 65
President Bola Tinubu congratulates President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday.
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The President rejoiced with the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, whose leadership of national and multilateral institutions continues to set new standards of innovativeness, transformation, and sustainable development.
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President Tinubu acknowledged Dr. Adesina’s impactful leadership at the helm of the AfDB, which took the institution to historic heights by raising the capital base from $93 billion in 2015 to $318 billion.
The President believes the foresight, wisdom, and experience of the former Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) will always be relevant and integral to Africa’s development.
President Tinubu joined family members, friends, and associates in Thanksgiving for the landmark age while praying for many years in good health for the AfDB President.
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