The Rwandan Head of State, Paul Kagame, pledged his support to the President of the African Development Bank (ADB), Akinwumi Adesina on the occasion of his inauguration on Tuesday, September 1 for a second term in a row at the head of the Pan-African bank.
In a word delivered by videoconference, Paul Kagame, Rwandan Head of State, pledged his support to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) who begins his second term.
“You have our full support as you continue to lead the African Development Bank during this period of Covid-19, marked by turmoil, but also by the prospect of new opportunities for our continent,” said Paul Kagame.
“The African Development Bank has played a key role in ensuring that Africa’s interests are reflected in the international agenda during this crisis,” Kagame said. “For this, we are appreciative,” he added.
The Rwandan Head of State, Paul Kagame, showed the world his appreciation for the performance of President Akinwumi Adesina who succeeds himself with 100 percent of the vote. “He has led the Bank with integrity and purpose with signature initiatives on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, education and of course the digitalization wich links all of them up,” said Paul Kagame.
For the past five years, Akinwumi Adesine had identified five priorities, namely to “Light up and power Africa, feed Africa, integrate Africa, industrialize Africa and improve the quality of life of the people of Africa. »
Within the framework of these priorities, Rwanda received a loan of 165.59 million Euro from the AfDB in November 2018 to finance the electricity access program, Phase II.
Akinwumi Adesina, begins a second term ending in 2025.
Gérard Rugambwa
