President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), for being honored with the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. Adesina now joins the esteemed ranks of previous awardees, including Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, and legal luminary Chief Afe Babalola.
President Tinubu lauded Adesina for his visionary efforts in transforming agriculture across Africa, working tirelessly to ensure food security on the continent. He fondly recalled the impactful Growth Enhancement Schemes introduced by Adesina during his tenure as the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, which revolutionized Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.
Acknowledging Adesina’s records, proven integrity, and significant leadership in the agricultural sector, President Tinubu highlighted the numerous global honors and recognitions, including the World Food Prize in 2017, that the AfDB president has received.
President Tinubu conveyed his best wishes for more success to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina at the African Development Bank, expressing hope for continued strength in his dedicated service to Africa and humanity at large.
