President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina has congratulated Ajay Banga on his confirmation as World Bank Group president.
On Wednesday night, Adesina tweeted a photo of himself and Banga shaking hands.
The former minister of agriculture and rural development in Nigeria also described Banga as his friend, noting that he looked forward to a close working relationship with him.
“Congratulations my dear friend Ajay Banga on your confirmation as President of the World Bank Group today!
“I look forward to our working closely together to deliver greater impacts for Africa and the world. Let’s go bro!” he wrote.
A statement by the World Bank said the Indian was selected by executive directors of the bank for a five-year term beginning June 2.
Banga brings with him an impressive resume, having served as president and CEO of Mastercard, a global organisation with nearly 24,000 employees and as honorary chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce between 2020 and 2022.
Banga has been awarded numerous honours throughout his career, including the Padma Shri Award by the president of India in 2016, and the Distinguished Friends of Singapore Public Service Star in 2021.
