President
Paul Kagame of Rwanda at the virtual swearing in said “Dr Adesina has led the
bank with integrity and purpose over the past 5 years. The next five years
promise to be even more noteworthy. Know that you have our full support.”
Dr Akinwumi
Adesina was on Tuesday sworn-in as the President of African Development Bank,
AfDB for a second term of five years.
“We will
drive Africa’s growth further, deeper and faster to build a stronger and more
resilient Africa.
“Let us move
forward driven by the power of our mission and emboldened by the strength of
our togetherness…Together we achieve more, we become more resilient, we build
build a better bank. Together we win for Africa,” he stated.
Also,
President of Liberia, George Weah said Adesina’s re-election signified Africa
and the world’s confidence in his leadership.
“Your
reelection signifies Africa and the world’s confidence in your leadership.
Liberia looks forward to continued partnership under your leadership. All the
best my brother, and congratulations,” he said.
President of
Guinea Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, stated that “having an election with 100%
of votes is something that could serve as a roadmap for you to forge ahead in
your mission. I wish to congratulate you and your family and the African
Development Bank team.”
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