President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has hailed former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he celebrates his 85th birthday, IgbereTV reports.
Adesina described Obasanjo’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa, and the world as exemplary, saying his life has continued to inspire many.
“Your life has continued to inspire. Your selflessness towards causes in Africa as well as global issues have always shown that your heart and passion are to drive transformation and seek solutions to pressing development challenges facing Africa and developing nations.
“Anyone that knows you would immediately wonder how someone at your age can work several times harder than people who are half your age. Your passion and commitment to the younger generation are further exemplified by your always finding time and resources to encourage and support the youth, especially in agriculture,” the AfDB boss said in a statement he released on Saturday
