Jonathan's Ex-minister Storms Aso Rock to Meet President Buhari

Dr Akinwunmi Adesina in handshake with President Buhari at aso rock after the meeting

 

The President of the African Development Bank (ADB), Akinwumi Adesina who previously served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has today, September 26th, led his team to Aso Rock on an official visit to President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

Receiving Dr Akinwunmi Adesina at State House in Abuja, on Monday, President Buhari said: "God has given us people and resources. It will take hard work on our part, but we will make it. We will get out of our problems. We are determined to produce what we eat, and stop importation. We will also chase those who stole, and get them to refund."

 

 

The President said the country appreciates helping hands being lent by the ADB, assuring Nigerian-born Adesina, who was the immediate past Minister of Agriculture, that "we will not let you down. Your country won't disappoint you."

 

Adesina appreciated President Buhari for the support the country gave when he ran for ADB presidency, thus making him the first Nigerian to occupy such position since the bank was established in 1964.

 

He also lauded the Nigerian President for successes recorded in securing the country, particularly in the North East, noting that "there can be no development without adequate security."

 

 

The ADB boss described recent economic decisions taken in the country as "bold, tough, uncomfortable, but right," adding that Nigeria would reap the dividends in the short and long run.

 

"You can count on the ADB as a true friend of Nigeria. You should support massive investment in infrastructure, and we are here to also support. Closing the infrastructure deficit will enable growth, and create employment. Nigeria is too big to fail," Adesina said.