Akinwumi Adesina
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Akinwumi "Akin" Adesina is a Nigerian agricultural economist and the President of the African Development Bank. He served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Before then, he was the Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).[2][3]
Quick Facts 8th President of the African Development Bank, Preceded by ...
Akinwumi Adesina | |
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8th President of the African Development Bank | |
Assumed office 1 September 2015 | |
Preceded by | Donald Kaberuka |
Nigerian Agriculture Minister | |
In office 2010–2015 | |
Preceded by | Abba Sayyadi Ruma |
Succeeded by | Audu Ogbeh |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-02-06) 6 February 1960 (age 64)[1] Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Ife Purdue University (PhD) |
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