AKINWUMI ADESINA CELEBRATES FORMER NIGERIAN PRESIDENT AT 85.








By Mike Aladenika, 



The president,  African Development Bank, Nigeria's Akinwumi  Adesina has described Nigeria's front line leader and  former President, Olusegun Obasanjo as a global gift to Nigeria and Africa. 

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, in a birthday message sent to chief olusegun Obasanjo, a copy of which was made available to  SPARKNEWSNAIJA  described  chief Obasanjo as one African leader "whose life has been a source of inspiration  to many across the world ".

"Your selflessness towards causes in Africa as well as global  issues have always shown that your heart and passion  are to drive transformation  and seek solutions to pressing  Development challenges  facing Africa and developing  Nations".

While thanking God for the grace of good health upon former president Olusegun Obasanjo,  the African Development Bank  president  and Nigeria's presidential hopeful come 2023 General Election  said "anyone that knows you would immediately wonder how someone  at your age can  work several times harder than people who are half your age".

Dr. Adesina said president Obasanjo's "passion and commitment to the younger generation are further exemplified by your always finding time and resources to encourage and support the youths,  especially in agriculture."

"You have remained engaged with former heads of state and government across Africa, to relentlessly find solutions to challenges and mediate to resolve conflicts, including service at UN High Representative, African Union High Representative and Election observer in several countries."
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