Akinwumi Adesina

Akinwumi Adesina

politician Nigeria

Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank, noted for his contributions to sustainable development and economic growth in Africa, and he spoke about future economic strategies at the Global Government Summit.

Born on Sep 01, 1958 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
139,294
Power
144$
Sentiment
8.04
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Gambia 1 9.00 0.38% +0% 2,416,668 9,154 $1,800 7$
Tanzania 1 8.00 0.22% +0% 59,734,213 130,140 $63,000 137$
Totals 2 62,150,881 139,294 $64,800 144$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Gambia Gambia: Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and has significantly contributed to development projects in The Gambia. 9

The Point (Gambia): Gambia proposes naming university faculty after AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina

Nigeria Nigeria: Adesina, a former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture, was first elected President of the AfDB in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2020. 9

The Punch: Obasanjo Lauds Adesina’s Transformative AfDB Legacy

Tanzania Tanzania: AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina said: 'I am delighted to appoint Dr Bahati Sanga as Senior Director and Chief Information Officer.' 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzanian national named AfDB’s chief information officer

Kenya Kenya: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank who has long championed the role of project execution in unlocking Africa’s prosperity. 8

The Standard: Kenyan joins PMI Global Summit speaker line-up

Liberia Liberia: Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, alleged that the carbon market is designed primarily to benefit wealthy nations. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: AfDB Chief: Carbon Market a Poverty Trap for Africa | News