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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