The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has been awarded the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership.
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AfDB President Wins Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Prize
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has been awarded the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. The award which promotes the legacy and democratic ideals of the late Nigerian nationalist and federalist leader Chief Obafemi Awolowo, also ''recognises and celebrates excellence in leadership.'' The Foundation's Executive Director, Ambassador Dr Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu said, ''Dr Adesina was the unanimous choice of the Foundation's Selection Committee, which described Adesina as possessing the attributes for the award to the highest degree.''
Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu: “Dr Adesina was the unanimous choice of the Foundation’s Selection Committee, which described Adesina as possessing the attributes for the award to the highest degree.”
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan: “[Adesina] epitomises and combines qualities of extraordinary leadership that are often rare to find.”
Tony Blair: “Under his leadership the African Development Bank has delivered bold interventions to address some of the greatest challenges of our time”
Kenneth Quinn: “President Adesina has traversed the African continent evangelising his profound vision to end childhood stunting through enhanced nutrition.”
Ban Ki-moon and Patrick Verkooijen: “Dr Adesina is forged in the same mould as Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a shining example of leadership.”
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