Akinwumi Adesina
African agriculture expert
Akinwumi "Akin" Adesina is a Nigerian agricultural economist and the President of the African Development Bank. He served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Before then, he was the Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).[2][3]
Akinwumi Adesina | |
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.jpg) Akinwumi Adesina in 2014 | |
| 8th President of the African Development Bank | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Kaberuka |
| Nigerian Agriculture Minister | |
| In office 2010–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Abba Sayyadi Ruma |
| Succeeded by | Audu Ogbeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1960[1] Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ife Purdue University (PhD) |
Education change
Adesina attended a village school and holds bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics with First Class Honors from the University of Ife, Nigeria. He proceeded his studies at Purdue University in Indiana. He obtained his PhD (Agricultural Economics) from Purdue.[4]
References change
- ↑ The President's biography, African Development Bank
- ↑ "Interview: Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture, Nigeria - Analysis - This is Africa". 2015-01-12. Archived from the original on 2015-01-12. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ↑ "Sign Up | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ↑ God's Surprises Along the Journey. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
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