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Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina
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Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina

Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is a Nigerian President of the African Development Bank. Born February 6, 1960, 66 years old. State of origin: Ogun State.

How old is Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina?

Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is 66 years old, born February 6, 1960.

What is Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina's state of origin?

Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina's state of origin is Ogun State.

President of the African Development Bank.

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Date of Birth
February 6, 1960
Age
66
State of Origin
Ogun State
Occupation
President of the African Development Bank.

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Akinwumi Adesina is a Nigerian agricultural economist and the current President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He previously served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Career Highlights

  1. Elected President of the African Development Bank (2015, re-elected 2020)

  2. Awarded the World Food Prize (2017)

  3. Named Forbes Africa Person of the Year (2013)

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