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
559,215
Power
1,177$
Sentiment
8.74
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 9.00 0.24% +0% 206,139,589 490,809 $448,000 1,067$
Kenya 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 53,771,296 40,339 $106,000 80$
Mauritania 1 9.00 0.27% +0% 4,649,658 12,601 $8,000 22$
Liberia 1 6.00 0.31% +0% 5,057,681 15,467 $3,000 9$
Totals 4 269,618,224 559,216 $565,000 1,178$
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Recent Mentions

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

Liberia Liberia: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the AfDB, is launching Africa’s first-ever Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: AfDB President Launches $17.8M Youth Investment Bank in Liberia Today | News