- Tanzania has named the Dodoma Outer Ring Road after AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina for his support in key infrastructure projects.
- President Samia Suluhu announced the honour during a tour of the AfDB-funded road and nearby Msalato Airport.
- Adesina, completing his second term, thanked Tanzania for the gesture, calling it a special honour.
Tanzanian government has officially named the 112.3-kilometre Dodoma Outer Ring Road after Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement on Saturday during an inspection tour of the road project, which received major funding from the AfDB.
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The event was attended by Dr. Adesina and his wife, former President Jakaya Kikwete, senior government officials, and members of the community.
According to a statement, President Samia, lauded Dr. Adesina’s impactful leadership and his consistent support for Tanzania’s development efforts.
She said, “You can see that I have been accompanied by Dr Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, during this inspection tour of the ring road.
“Under his leadership, Tanzania has benefited immensely from several strategic infrastructure projects.
“As he nears the end of his term, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation for his support of our country. May God bless his future endeavours.”
She continued, “To honour his contribution, and that of the African Development Bank in strengthening our transport sector, I have approved the Minister of Works’ proposal to name the Dodoma outer ring road after him.
“So, I now officially declare that the Dodoma Outer Ring Road shall be called Dr Akinwumi Adesina Road.”
The road, which loops around Dodoma—the country’s growing administrative capital—is expected to ease traffic congestion and enhance connectivity in the region.
With substantial funding from the AfDB, the project further cements the bank’s role as a vital development partner in East Africa.
During the same tour, President Samia and Dr. Adesina assessed progress on the AfDB-funded Msalato International Airport.
The new airport, once completed, will be directly connected to the newly designated Adesina Road, forming a key infrastructure corridor to support tourism, trade, and transport logistics.
Tanzanian Minister of Works, Abdallah Ulega, hailed the road as a crucial asset for the future of the capital city.
Ulega said, “The Adesina Road will support Dodoma’s expansion as a key economic and administrative hub. This is more than a road—it’s a driver of growth.”
In his reaction to the gesture, Adesina, expressed his appreciation to the government and people of Tanzania.
He said, “This is an extraordinary honour. I am humbled and deeply grateful.
I have always believed in Africa’s potential, and Tanzania holds a special place in my heart.”
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Having served two terms as AfDB President, Adesina is widely celebrated for his forward-thinking leadership and dedication to promoting inclusive growth across Africa.
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