Mr Jonathan stressed the importance of collective investment in building Nigeria
Mr Adesina noted that the bank and its partners were supporting the Federal Government and implementing a $538 million programme for the development of SAPZ in seven states.
“We have been asked to support the economic structural transformation of Africa’s economy, renewable energy and women and youth, among others.”
The AfDB president said, “The assessment from the bank’s delegation indicates that the situation is still not yet satisfactorily resolved.”
“Without good nutrition, there is no human development. Every child needs to have access to nutritious and safe foods so they can grow and develop to their full potential.
“Africa needs to establish itself as an equal player, both regionally and globally.
Mr Adesina says that the Africa Investment Forum has mobilised $110 billion in investment interests to Africa since its inception in 2018.
Mr Adesina said 15 African countries imported more than half of their wheat, and much of their fertilisers and oil from Ukraine and Russia.
Mr Adesina described Mr Obasanjo’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa and the world as exemplary, saying his life has continued to inspire many.
If we cannot feed ourselves as a nation, we do not survive.
