President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on his 65th birthday.
In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president rejoiced with the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, whose leadership of national and multilateral institutions continues to set new innovativeness, transformation, and sustainable development standards.
President Tinubu 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.
The President 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.
President Tinubu believed that the economic diplomacy of the AfDB President had repositioned Nigeria and Africa for greater prosperity.
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 of good health for the AfDB President.
