Akinwumi Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina is a Nigerian economist and agricultural expert who serves as the President of the African Development Bank, an organization that funds projects to improve economic growth across Africa. He has played a key role in promoting agriculture as a way to lift people out of poverty and boost development on the continent. With a background in economics and agricultural science, Adesina has worked in government and international organizations, focusing on policies that enhance food security, rural development, and sustainable growth throughout Africa.