Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Akinwumi Adesina, on Tuesday said that Africa is not a poor continent but must continue to leverage its resources.

Adesina, who made this disclosure in Washington, DC at a meeting with officials of the United States Atlantic Council noted that Africa is not a poor continent, and must therefore leverage its resources, including, but not limited to, international aid, to promote sustainable development.

The Minister who is a leading candidate for the presidential election of the African Development Bank (AfDB) which holds later this month reiterated the importance of expansive, but inclusive, economic growth and development, a goal that he noted directly impacts peace and stability across the continent.

Adesina however shared his vision for the AfDB, laying out his five priorities: strategic investment in infrastructure; increased involvement of the private sector; job growth, particularly for youth and women; reviving rural economies for inclusive growth; and increased regional integration for shared prosperity.

Also involved in the discussion was the Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Professor Adebowale Adefuye, who expressed hope that Adesina would make Nigeria proud at the AfDB as a result of his vast professional experience in Agriculture.

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