Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina on his re-election as President of the African Development Bank, AfDB.
Governor Ortom in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tever Akase said that the result, which gave Dr Adesina 100% votes of all regional and non-regional members of the Bank, has reaffirmed his competence.
He expressed confidence that the former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture will continue to distinguish himself in driving a robust agenda to reform the Bank for Africa’s development.
According to him, the unopposed re-election of the AfDB President which followed his clearance after a corruption probe, has further brightened his credentials as one of Africa’s trusted administrators.
He added that Dr Adesina deserves the needed support to enable him have a successful tenure of office.
