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Akinwunmi Adesina Reacts To Re-Election As AFDB President

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) has reacted to his re-election for a second term.

Adesina was re-elected to serve for another 5 years after the election on Thursday during the closing ceremony of the virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank.

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Mr Adesina speaking at the opening ceremony of the AGM presented himself officially to Governors and other stakeholders for re-election.

“At this Annual Meetings, I offer myself to you, our Governors, for your consideration for election for a second term, as President.

“I do so, with humility, with a strong sense of duty and commitment and a call to serve Africa and our Bank, selflessly, to the very best of my God-given abilities,” he said.

Domole Ifeoma

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