The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck E. Jonathan received Tuesday, 23 November 2010 in Abuja, Donald Kaberuka, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President. This meeting was attended by the Nigerian Vice President, Arc Namadi Sambo.

The Nigeria Head of State commended Mr. Kaberuka for his brilliant reelection for a second five year term of as head of the AfDB. He also congratulated him for the brilliant achievements of the AfDB Group during his first term. "I encourage you to continue along the same path. Nigeria will be at your side and bring you all the support necessary to the success of your mission in leading our important institution", said President Goodluck Jonathan. He also added that "Nigeria has high expectations toward the Bank, particularly in strategic sectors like infrastructure and energy". Mr Jonathan also expressed the wish to see the AfDB alongside the Bank of Nigeria for the realization of its 2020 Vision aimed at ensuring the diversification of the Nigerian economy.

As for the Bank Group President, he thanked President Jonathan and the Nigerian government for the hospitality that has been reserved for all members of his delegation and for the special consideration they bring to the AfDB. He subsequently stressed the role of Nigeria in the West African sub region. "We came to listen, to see and to talk with authorities, executives and Nigerian business people in order to better understand the country and to learn further on their specific needs," said the Bank Group President.

The meeting with President Jonathan was followed by a workshop chaired by the Vice-President Sambo, and attended by ministers, governors, members of parliament and general managers of state companies.

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Magatte Wade