President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the esteemed President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), for being honored with the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. This accolade places Dr. Adesina among the distinguished ranks of past recipients such as Nigeria’s own Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, former South African President Thabo Mbeki, and renowned lawyer-educationist Chief Afe Babalola.
In his commendation, President Tinubu lauded Dr. Adesina for his visionary efforts to revolutionize agriculture in Africa and ensure food security across the continent. He highlighted the transformative impact of Dr. Adesina’s growth enhancement schemes in Nigeria’s agricultural value chains during his tenure as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Through a message conveyed by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s media aide, President Tinubu praised Dr. Adesina’s impeccable track record, unwavering integrity, and remarkable leadership in driving agricultural development. These efforts have not gone unnoticed, with Dr. Adesina receiving global recognition, including the prestigious World Food Prize in 2017.
President Tinubu expressed his well wishes for Dr. Adesina’s continued success at the helm of AfDB, urging him to persevere in his service to Africa and humanity as a whole. This recognition serves as a testament to Dr. Adesina’s dedication to advancing agricultural sustainability and fostering economic growth across the African continent.
