Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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My father mocked me for being a Ph.D holder, not a medical doctor — Akinwunmi Adesina When he was ushered into the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, last week, for the conferment of the 2017 World Food Prize, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina received a standing ovation. The award was an endorsement of his activities…
Nigera’s immediate former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina and Ms Aruma Oteh on their appointments at the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank respectively. The duo were in the former president economic team. These appointments, Jonathan said, serve as a testimony to the fact that his administration had a good…
The former minister of Agriculture whose campaign focused on inclusive growth and regional integration will succeed incumbent Kaberuka after claiming 60% of votes. Mr Akinwumi Adesina is a native of Ogun State. Adesina came through six rounds of voting to land the role, defeating seven rivals from across the continent after claiming roughly 60% of…
