By Abiodun JIMOH
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), celebrating his decade-long leadership and remarkable contributions to Africa’s economic growth.
Speaking at the book unveiling and send-off ceremony in honour of Dr. Adesina at the AfDB Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, President Tinubu—represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite—described the economist as a visionary leader whose High 5 agenda transformed the continent’s development landscape.
Dr. Adesina, who has served as AfDB President since 2015, championed key initiatives that advanced food security, spurred industrialisation, and promoted regional integration. His tenure, the President noted, inspired a new generation of leaders committed to Africa’s economic transformation.
“We celebrate your decade-long leadership and achievements at the African Development Bank,” President Tinubu said in his message. “Your dedication to Africa’s economic transformation has inspired a new generation of leaders. We wish you continued success in your future endeavours.”
The ceremony, themed “Akinwumi A. Adesina: The Man, His Mandate, Mission and Message,” underscored his enduring legacy in African development and the indelible mark he leaves on the continent’s economic history.
