Akinwumi Adesina hits dance floor after raising $7.6bn for Africa

Akinwumi Adesina

President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has hit the dance floor with his team after successfully raising $7.6 billion for Africa’s low income and fragile states.

Mr Adesina tweeted late Thursday in excitement over his team surpassing its target.

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He specifically recognised the coordinator of the African Development Fund (ADF)15th replenishment, Kyle Peters, who led the team in securing the big win.

“With $7.6 Billion secured for Africa through the African Development Fund, we hit the dance floor and celebrated! Kool!💃🏽🕺🏾🙌🏼,” he said.

Adesina added: “My team at African Development Bank did a fantastic job on the African Development Fund 15th replenishment. We secured $7.6 Billion for Africa’s low income and fragile states. They are a 1st class group. I call them the Quantum Analytical Team! Well done guys! So proud of you👍🏼.”

The AfDB boss is in the habit of celebrating his team and does not miss an opportunity to tell how pleased he is to have them.

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The former minister of agriculture was recently named 2019 African of the Year by Forbes Africa.

“African of the Year Award by Forbes Africa: I give a big ‘High 5’ to all the amazing staff and highly supportive Boards of Governors and Directors of the African Development Bank Group. Together, we continue to fast-track Africa’s development!” Adesina said on receiving the award.