Buhari hails Adesina’s remarkable tenure at African Development Bank
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina,
Abdullateef Fowewe
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina on the successful completion of his two terms as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), praising his outstanding leadership and the significant progress achieved under his stewardship.
Buhari in a statement signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, expressed his pride in having supported Dr Adesina’s rise to the helm of the AfDB, highlighting the Nigerian’s “spectacular performance” and the unmatched record of excellence he leaves behind.
“I have seen Dr. Adesina, a son of Nigeria, put up a spectacular performance in the African Development Bank after two terms. As his tenure ends and a successor is emerging, records show that he has set such a great, unmatched record of excellence, leaving shareholders far happier than they have ever been. I am happy with the role I played in bringing his talent forward,” Buhari said.
The former president attributed Adesina’s success to his hard work, discipline, and dedicated training, describing him as “blessed with a special talent, combined with hope, faith, a firm resolve and confidence, with which he overcame all odds to stand out as a beacon of inspiration to others.”
Buhari concluded by wishing Adesina greater strength and success in his future endeavours.
