Buhari supports Akinwumi Adesina reelection bid

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledge support for Akinwumi Adesina re-election bid as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

In a straight tweet, Presiden Buhari says –

Nigeria stands solidly behind @akin_adesina in his re-election bid as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). We will work with all leaders, and stakeholders in AfDB, to ensure that he re-elected, on the strength of his achievements during this first term.

Akinwumi “Akin” Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank. He previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.