The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org ) is hosting a swearing-in ceremony of her newly re-elected President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, today the first day of September 2020. Adesina was first elected as the President of the Bank on May 28, 2015. The newly re-elected President of the African Development Bank Dr. Adesina has been re-elected to serve a second five years term as the Banks President.
The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by Heads of States, Governors, and external stakeholders, and full compliance with the COVID-19 health guidelines on maintaining social distancing will be totally adhered to.
A globally-renowned development economist, World Food Prize Laureate, and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself towards reforming the Bank and accelerate Africa's development.