Akinwumi A. Adesina
@akin_adesina
President, African Development Bank Group. Former Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Nigeria. World Food Prize Winner, 2017. Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate,2019.
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Thank you very much President Paul Kagame for honoring and joining us in Nairobi today for the 2024 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank and the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank Group. I greatly appreciate your support!
With my friend World Bank President Ajay Banga, at G7 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Italy. Together, we’ll do more for Africa, and need huge global support for our concessional vehicles: IDA21 and ADF17. Let’s smile together! G7 Italy African Development Bank Group
#LeverageSDRs : African Development Bank Group et Inter-American Development Bank ont salué l’annonce du Conseil d’administration du FMIactualites de l’approbation du capital hybride comme instrument éligible pour la canalisation des droits de tirage spéciaux. Détails : bit.ly/3yv4cSc
It was pleasure meeting and discussing with you Y.E. Ambassador #ضياءالدين_بامخرمة in Riyadh.
Monday: Motivational Quotes From African Leaders
Slide 1: Desmond Tutu
'Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is like a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.'
Slide 2: Aliko Dangote
'The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.'
Slide 3:
Thank you LifeForte International High School for this great initiative! I admire the young boys and girls at LifeForte International High School , and the young “President Akinwumi Adesina” speaking from the podium. LifeForte International High School is a first-rate school that’s producing the leaders of tomorrow. 🏆
#AllAfricaMediaSummit2024 : African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina debunks the myth of Africa as the riskiest region for investment at the @AllAfrica Media Summit. Watch the video ⬇️ to learn about the biases in credit ratings and the economic impact on African countries. #AMLS2024
Speaking tonight at the 50th Anniversary event of BADEA Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President of African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi A. Adesina, outlines '5 reasons' why 'Africa is the best investment destination in the world':
1. Population will rise to over 2.5B people in 2050, making it
Thank you Rémy Rioux. President Emmanuel Macron has been a consistent supporter. Thank you for all the unrelenting support.
Kiongozi hodari: asante Mhe. Samia Suluhu kwa uongozi wako mahiri uliofanikisha mkutano wa wakuu wa nchi kuhusu nishati safi ya kupikia Afrika uliofanyika Paris. Dunia imekusikia na kukuunga mkono kwa $2.1. Wewe ni kiongozi bora sana wa Afrika. Tuna imani na uongozi wako.
A great leader: Thank you President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania for your incredible leadership that led to the success of the clean cooking summit in Africa held in Paris. The world heard you and rallied with $2.1 billion. You are a gem for Africa! We trust your leadership.
The African Development Bank Group commits $ 2 billion to clean cooking in Africa. No woman should have to cook again with fuelwood, charcoal and biomass that kills 600,000 persons per year. It is more than lighting a clean stove, it is about life and dignity! Emmanuel Macron
Avec le président Félix Tshisekedi de la République démocratique du Congo et le président Sassou Nguesso de la République du Congo. Le African Development Bank Group a reçu le mandat d'arrangeur principal pour le développement du grand projet hydroélectrique INGA3 de 4 800 MW en RDC. C'est l'heure!
Avec le président Félix Tshisekedi de la République démocratique du Congo et le président Sassou Nguesso de la République du Congo. Le African Development Bank Group a reçu le mandat d'arrangeur principal pour le développement du grand projet hydroélectrique NGA3 de 4 800 MW en RDC. C'est l'heure!
With President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo (L) and President Sassou Nguesso of Republic of Congo (R). The African Development Bank Group was given lead arranger mandate for development of grand NGA3 hydropower project of 4,800 MW in DRC. It’s time! Let’s power Africa!
It was wonderful to meet with my dear friend and brother, President William Samoei Ruto, PhD of Kenya in Nairobi. Thank you for your excellent support for the African Development Bank Group in our quest to accelerate Africa’s development. Let’s do more together for Africa.💕💕