The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will on Monday pay his first official visit to the country since his appointment.
Adesina, during the visit, is expected to meet policy-makers, the private sector, and development partners to discuss challenges facing Nigeria and highlight the AfDB’s commitment to further strengthen its partnership with the country.

“I am looking forward to my first official visit to Nigeria as President of the AfDB. Nigeria is a vital shareholder and partner of the bank. The Nigerian economy is in a critical phase, and in these difficult times, we have to make sure we all work together to tackle the challenges”, Adesina said.
Daily Trust on Sunday gathered that in Abuja, Adesina will hold a series of meetings with the leadership of Nigeria, including President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, and Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. The AfDB president will take part in a roundtable discussion with leaders and hold discussions with the private sector, as well as development partners.