Birthday Goodwill Message from APDC Board, Management & Staff to President Akinwumi Adesina, CON,
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Happy Birthday to Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, CON, President of the African Development Bank Group: ‘’Africa’s Optimist-in-Chief’’

On this special day, the entire team at APDC HQ. Abuja celebrates an extraordinary leader whose unwavering commitment to Africa's development has transformed lives across the continent.

From your impactful decade at the Rockefeller Foundation, where you pioneered innovative approaches like the Agro-Dealers Network and organized the historic Africa Fertilizer Summit, to your role as Vice President at AGRA, you have consistently championed solutions that empower smallholder farmers and revolutionize agriculture. Your leadership in securing innovative financing systems has opened doors for millions of farmers, fostering food security and economic growth.

As Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture, your groundbreaking reforms, including the E-Wallet system, dismantled corruption in fertilizer distribution and significantly boosted food production. Now, as President of the African Development Bank, your visionary High-5 Agenda continues to light up Africa—feeding its people, powering its industries, and driving sustainable development.

Your dedication to youth empowerment through initiatives like the ENABLE Youth Programme is a testament to your belief in the potential of Africa’s young people to lead agribusiness innovation and secure a prosperous future.

Dr. Adesina, your life’s work embodies hope, resilience, and progress for Africa. We wish you continued health, happiness, and success as you inspire us to dream bigger and achieve more.

As you celebrate this special day, we wish you continued joy and fulfilment in your mission to transform Africa. Here's to many more blissful and healthy years ahead!

From the Entire Team at APDC.