Outgoing Minister of Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina has been voted the President of the African Development Bank (AFDB). This news of Nigeria’s winning comes as a crown to President Goodluck Jonathan’s achievements in his 5 years in office as President of Nigeria.
The news of Akinwumi’s election was revealed by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on her Twitter handle. “Great new! Nigeria’s Akin Adesina has won the AfDB presidency after our strong campaign! Great campaign! Great candidate!
Great news! Nigeria's Akin Adesina has won the AfDB presidency after our strong campaign! Great campaign! Great candidate!
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) May 28, 2015
Adesina also took to Twitter to confirm his victory in the elections, promising to not let Africa down.
I will be the President of all. Those that voted for me and those that didn't vote for me. #AfDBAM2015
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) May 28, 2015
As the President of the Bank I promise I will not let you down. #AfDBAM2015
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) May 28, 2015
I am humbled by this remarkable vote of confidence in me by @AfDB_Group . I will not let Africa down. pic.twitter.com/4nu3HrVzo7
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) May 28, 2015
#AfDBAM2015 pic.twitter.com/N80VCgs6BB
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) May 28, 2015
