Keynote Speech by Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, on the occasion of the 8th African Leadership Persons of...

Good evening to you all! It’s wonderful to be here tonight. The 2019 African of the Year award — what an enormous honour! To say that I feel humbled is an understatement. Humbled to be recognised for my very modest achievements and contributions to Africa.  Humbled to be nominated by what I gather to be the 60 per cent of the votes cast by some 1 million people.&nbs […] Read More