Akinwumi Adesina, wife visit Cote D’Ivoire president

Akinwumi Adesina

President of African Development Bank (AfD), Akinwumi Adesina, and wife, Grace, have visited the President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara.

Adesina, a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said in a tweet that they visited the Ivorian leader on Friday.

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Calling Ouattara his elder brother, Adesina said he was grateful for the president’s support for him as head of AfD.

“It was wonderful for my wife Grace and I to be with my Big Brother, President ⁦@AOuattara_PRCI⁩ today at his home. I am most grateful for the excellent support for me as President of the African Development Bank. Merci beaucoup Excellence Monsieur le President!💕💕🙏🏻🙏🏻” he said.

Adesina became the first Nigerian to hold the post of AfD President after his election in 2015.