Also, the performance of the bank’s public sector portfolio in Nigeria has been satisfactory.
Mr Akinwunmi made the commitment in a tweet shortly after meeting the Nigerian leader in France on Friday.
He called for the government’s support for the private sector and modular refineries to allow for efficiency and competitiveness to drive down fuel pump prices.
He equally said Nigerians would be looking forward to the president-elect drastically improving the economy and “sparking a new wave of prosperity”.
“In Europe, America and other developing countries, farmers have insurance against hail, flood, and disasters, they call it disaster payment. Our farmers have nothing.
Nigeria and other African countries must consistently maintain a seven per cent growth rate for the next four to five decades to eradicate poverty.
On adaptation, Mr Adesina said it would cost about $250 billion and $407 billion by 2030 regarding Africa’s need to adapt to climate change.
The head of the AfDB encouraged African leaders to work together to realise the agricultural potential of the continent and turn it into a major source of bread for the world.
The bank said it was important for Africa to hasten the free trade of goods and services within the continent.
