President Muhammadu Buhari felicitated with President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, February 6, 2020.
The president extended good wishes and prayers of Nigerians for longer life and greater heights for the AfDB president.
He joined staff, directors of the bank and affiliated multilateral institutions in celebrating the milestone and innumerable contributions of the former Minister of Agriculture to the development in Nigeria, Africa and the global family, with his expertise and wisdom.
The president said the AfDB president demonstrates uncommon leadership qualities of modesty and foresight in tackling the challenges of hunger and poverty in Africa, and exudes an unusual positive energy in devising policies, deploying resources and rallying leaders to improve the continent’s human development index.
The president also congratulated Dr Adesina for the many recognitions and awards over the years, both at home and abroad, urging him to stay focused on serving humanity with his talent, treasures and time, through which he has brought much pride to Nigeria and the continent.
He prayed that the almighty God would grant him good health and strength to realize his dreams for Nigeria and Africa.
