Nigeria’s former Agriculture minister was one of the shining lights of the Jonathan administration. Renowned for his dynamism and effectiveness, Akinwumi Adesina got the nod to serve as the President of the African Development Bank (AFDB).
At his investiture which took place in Ivory Coast today, prominent figures such as kayode Fayemi, Okonjo Iweala as well as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were on hand.
He resumes duties officially as the 8th official President of the AFDB