The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 85th birthday.
In his goodwill message on Saturday, Adesina described as “exemplary”, Obasanjo’s nationalist contributions to Nigeria, Africa, and the global community.
“On behalf of myself, my wife, Grace, and the entire family of the African Development Bank, I am writing to wish you a very happy 85th birthday.
“Your selflessness toward causes in Africa as well as global issues has always shown that your heart and passion are to drive transformation and seek solutions to pressing development challenges facing Africa and developing nations,” he extolled.
Adesina commended the octogenarian’s “passion and commitment to the younger generation”, in “finding time and resources to encourage and support the youth, especially in agriculture”, towards the growth and development of the African continent.
“You have remained engaged with former Heads of State and Government across Africa, to relentlessly find solutions to challenges and mediate to resolve conflicts.
“Your contributions to Nigeria, Africa and the world are exemplary,” the AfDB chief remarked.
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