Akinwumi-Adesina
By TOM CHIAHEMEN –
Nigerian-born Akinwumi Adesina was this morning sworn in as president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), paving the way for his commencement of a second term in office.
Adesina who was re-elected on August 27 with a unanimous vote of all the Governors of the Bank, took the office of office at the AfDB headquarters in the Ivoirean capital of Abidjan.
The swearing in ceremony was attended by Heads of States, Governors and external stakeholders and broadcast virtually, was conducted in compliance with the COVID-19 pandemic-related social distance guidelines, and broadcast online.
A globally renowned development economist, World Food Prize Laureate and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself in driving a bold agenda to reform the Bank and accelerate Africa’s development.
Prior to his first election as President of the Bank on May 28, 2015, Adesina served as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in the government of President Goodluck Jonathan.