Statement of Support for the President of the African Development Bank

Author:
ECOWAS COMMISSION
Publisher:
Economic Community of West African States
Publication Date:
5 June 2020
Tags:
West Africa, Economy, Business and Finance, External Relations, Governance

The Heads of State and Governments of the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states have restated their "full confidence" in Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The West African leaders made their position known in a statement signed by President of Niger, who is also ECOWAS President, Mahamadou Issoufou, dated June 5, 2020.

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