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Akinwumi Adesina
Nigerian economist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akinwumi "Akin" Adesina CON is a Nigerian economist, who is currently serving as the President of the African Development Bank. He previously served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.[2] Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).[3] He was elected as the President of the African Development Bank in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2020. He is the first Nigerian to hold the post.[4]
Quick Facts 8th President of the African Development Bank, Preceded by ...
Akinwumi Adesina | |
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![]() Akinwumi Adesina in 2014 | |
8th President of the African Development Bank | |
Assumed office 1 September 2015 | |
Preceded by | Donald Kaberuka |
Nigerian Agriculture Minister | |
In office 2010–2015 | |
President | Goodluck Jonathan |
Preceded by | Abba Sayyadi Ruma |
Succeeded by | Audu Ogbeh |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-02-06) 6 February 1960 (age 64)[1] Nigeria |
Alma mater | University of Ife Purdue University (PhD) |
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