Akinwumi A. Adesina
@akin_adesina
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President, African Development Bank Group. Former Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Nigeria. World Food Prize Winner, 2017. Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate,2019.
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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God, as I start my second term as President of the African Development Bank, I humble myself before you. I ask that you will grant me wisdom and that Africa will thrive and prosper. Make Africa shine.
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Today is a special joyful day for me: 35 years ago I married my sweetheart, Grace Yemisi. I would not be who I am today without her. I will marry you again, honey, 35 times over. Happy 35th anniversary my sweetheart, rock and friend.💕💕🎊🕺💃🏽
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My darling mother, Eunice O. Adesina passed away today at the age of 92. I am blessed you were my mother. You gave birth to me, nursed me, cared for and brought me up. I am forever grateful Mum. So long sweet Mum, greet Dad and sleep well. I love you. Your loving baby, Akins💕💕
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Today my darling wife and I celebrate our 36th wedding anniversary. Marrying my wife, Grace (Yemisi) is the best decision I made in my life. I would not be who I am today without her. I love you my sweetheart. I will marry you 36 years over. You are the best!💕💃🏽🥰
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The seed that grows becomes a tree. The seeds of Nigeria are its youth. Protect the youth. Protect our women. Protect everyone. Every life matters. End all forms of police brutality. Ensure justice and rule of law.
Save the nation.
#EndSARS
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God’s incredible blessing and joy for Grace and I to be grandparents a 4th time!! A bow-tie deal signed with our grandson!💕💕
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On this day, May 28th, five years ago, I was elected as the 8th President of the African Development Bank. As President, I express my deepest gratitude to all the shareholders of the Bank for your support, and continued support, today and for the future. Thank you all. 🙏🏼
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My sweetheart, we were so young, found love, and never looked back since 1981. Today as we celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, I just want to thank you for marrying me. Marrying you is the best decision of my life!💕💕
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With my world-class team! We just raised $8.9 billion for the African Development Fund (ADF). We set a record, the highest in 50 years since the Fund was established! Well done team!! Hurrah!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼
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I am humbled and greatly honored to be named African of the Year by Forbes Africa.
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Today, I was sworn in for my second 5-year term as President of the African Development Bank. I just wanted to say a VERY BIG “Thank you” to all of you for your extraordinary support, prayers and good wishes. May God bless each and everyone of you!🙏🏾💕
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Nothing beats the joy of being a grandfather! Happy Father’s Day!!🥰🎉
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I stayed up to thank God as I turned 60. Thank you God for 6 decades of your faithfulness. For who I am, for what you have done for me, for family, for friends and all who support me in Nigeria, in Africa and all around the world, God, I owe them all to you. Thank you God!🙏🏼💕💕
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My Love, Grace: As we celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary today, I love you today more than ever. You are God’s most precious gift and blessing to me. You are beautiful, loving, kind, and godly — a model wife, mother, and my best friend. Happy Anniversay Honey! I love you!🥂💕
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So glad to see Professor Grace Alele Williams: first Nigerian woman to get a PhD. Nigeria’s first female Vice Chancellor. A distinguished Emeritus Professor of Mathematics! She broke all barriers, all the concrete ceilings. A great role model for girls, boys, women and men!💕👍🏼
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In tough times, always remember: God is polishing you, not punishing you. You will soon shine!
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3 Profs God used to help me at Purdue University. R to L: John Connors (gave me $100 when broke, asked Abbott to help me), Phil Abbott (Masters’ advisor, gave me scholarship, asked Sanders to help me), John Sanders (PhD advisor, gave me scholarship). Thanks again and again!💕💕
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A $100 investment: I remember...I had only 25 cents left in America. Could not pay 50 cents for bus to school. Same day Prof John Connors gave me a $100 check. Was like a million dollars. He sent me to Prof Phil Abbott who gave me a scholarship, same day! Forever grateful. 🙏🏼💕
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The King Mswati III of Eswatini gave me the greatest honor ever: to be dressed like the King and jointly march during the traditional royal Reed dance event. Thank you Your Majesty.💕
Proudly African 👍🏼
Confident in Africa’s future👍🏼
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Now that omicron has been found in many non-African and developed countries, why are travels from those countries not banned? Why single out African countries? Singling out African countries is very unfair, non-scientific and discriminatory. Lift bans on African countries!
@WHO
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With $7.6 Billion secured for Africa through the African Development Fund, we hit the dance floor and celebrated! Kool!💃🏽🕺🏾🙌🏼
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Today is one of my happiest days in life, holding my beautiful granddaughter. God is good!💃🏽💕 🕺🏾
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President
@EmmanuelMacron
mobilized $251 Million from G7 Leaders for a guarantee facility for AFAWA of the African Development Bank, to leverage $3 billion financing for women in Africa. An incredible global leader, partner & friend. Merci beaucoup Mr. President! 🙏🏻💕
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39 years ago today, I married Grace,
Yemisi, a very smart, kind, humble, beautiful, gracious and godly woman. My joy has been radiating for 39 years. My Love, you are the best blessing to my life. I love you 39 times over! Happy Anniversary.💕💕
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I am greatly honored to be named 2022 “Man of the Year Africa” by EMY Africa Awards. Thank you
@EMYAfrica
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I am an African and very proud of my continent. The opinion of others do not define Africa. Africa is beautiful and full of dignity.
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Hearty congratulations my darling Mother, Eunice O. Adesina, on turning 90 years! Thank you for carrying me in your womb, for nurturing me and sacrificing for me. You are the best Mum one could ever ask for. Happy 90th Birthday my sweetest Mum. With Mega Love, Your baby, Akin💕
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Grace (Yemisi) — my darling wife, my rock, counsellor, and inspiration. I will not be standing here today without you. Thank you very much for always standing with and beside me. I love you!💕💕🙏🏾
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Let all of Africa’s diaspora, sons and daughters, regardless of place of birth, willingly or unwillingly, flow back to Africa, and invest in Africa.
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My Darling Mum, Eunice Adesina, just turned 88 years, her first birthday since my father and her husband passed away in March this year. We thank God for his grace, mercies and goodness. Happy birthday sweet mother! With mega love and hugs. Your Loving Son. 💝💕💕🎂🎉🎉❤️
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My darling mother, who gave me life, sweet as ever at 89. It was an incredible joy to see you. Merry Christmas Mum. Your “Akinze”❤️❤️💕💕💕🎉🎊
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Be careful of misinformation! H.E. General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State, is a man of great honour, decency, honesty, amazing simplicity, humility and integrity. I know him. A great and admirable elder statesman of Nigeria. His honesty and integrity are impeccable.
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I had a great meeting with President Tinubu during the new global finance pact summit in Paris. I was impressed by his commitment to bold & sound policies for Nigeria’s economy. The African Development Bank will strongly support his vision for the Nigerian economy.
@officialABAT
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I was very impressed with Dangote’s refinery and petrochemical industrial zone. A $16 billion investment. The largest single train refinery in the world. It shows Africa’s power to industrialise. A game changer for Nigeria & Africa. Well done
@AlikoDangote
! I am proud of you.
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It is such a joy to be with my sweet Mum. She is 90 years old. What a treasure. Happy New Year Mummy. I love you. Always your baby, Akins🥰
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Happy 33rd Birthday to Rotimi: a cute and loving son! You always had a desire to do big things. It’s your special first birthday now as a dad yourself, Doc. You will one day be much greater than me! May God bless you more and more. With lots of love! Pops. 💕💕🎉🎉🎉🎊🎈
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1.I am distressed by the unrest in Nigeria. The youth are the life of our nation. They are the present, our tomorrow and our future. Securing their future must start with protecting their lives.
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Congratulations
@TigerWoods
on your incredible win of your 5th Masters! Your life is a lesson: the future should never be defined by the past. Forge ahead in life, regardless of challenges. Never count yourself out, even when others count you out!🙌🏼🎉👍🏼
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My two wonderful sisters
@NOIweala
Director General of the World Trade Organization and
@KGeorgieva
Managing Director of the IMF, making sure there is “bow-tie stabilization”! It is all part of global financial market stabilization.👍🏼
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Happy Birthday to my darling wife, Yemisi, today! You are lovely and beautiful as ever. I love you!💕💕
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Happy Birthday to my loving son, Rotimi, as you turn 34 years old today. Your daughter, and my granddaughter, reminds me so much of you as a baby. So proud of you. Congrats son! Loads of love, Dad💕💕
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It’s my 59th birthday today. The Air France staff and my staff gave me a lovely surprise treat at the airport lounge in Paris! The joy of life is always about people!🙏🏼
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GDP growth is not enough. Growth must be felt in the lives of people! Nobody eats GDP.
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Global Africa! Congratulations
@AlikoDangote
on the commencement of operations on your $19 Billion refinery complex, the largest single train refinery in the world. You achieved this incredible feat against all odds!! Africa is so proud of you!🏆✋🏼
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My Darling Wife Grace (Yemisi) turns 60! Happy 60th birthday today my sweetheart, darling wife, and best friend. Your life is a blessing to me and many around the world. You are beautiful and adorable. I love you 60 times over. You are a treasure! 💕💕Your sweetheart, Akin
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Our son got married and what a great joy it was! I loved this dance with his mother to the song “you’ll be in my heart”. Great job my love, you brought up such a wonderful son❤️🙌🏾😊
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It was a delight to be with President
@MBuhari
at the TICAD meeting in Yokohama, Japan. The traditional Kimono outfit was specially made to celebrate Nigeria. Up Nigeria! Proudly Nigerian!👍🏼💕
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Thank you very much Your Excellency Mr. President
@MBuhari
for your exceptional support for me and strong confidence. You stood behind me. You believed in me. Nigeria and all Nigerians stood with me. I will make Nigeria and Africa proud at all times by God’s grace.
I congratulate
@akin_adesina
on his re-election for a second term in office as President of the
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My beautiful wife and dearest friend, Grace and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary today. We thank God for his goodness, grace and faithfulness. 🙏🏽🥂🎂
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With my dear friend
@AlikoDangote
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My darling wife Grace has always been my rock with her love, wise counsels, prayers and support. Forbes Africa’s “African of the Year” Award is jointly shared with Grace. Thank you very much honey! 💕💕
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Thank you very much Your Excellency President
@MBuhari
for your unflinching support. I am delighted, humbled and greatly encouraged that the nation, under your leadership, stands solidly with me. I am extremely grateful Sir. 🙏🏼
@CyrilRamaphosa
@AUC_MoussaFaki
Nigeria stands solidly behind
@akin_adesina
in his re-election bid as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). We will work with all leaders, and stakeholders in AfDB, to ensure that he re-elected, on the strength of his achievements during this first term.
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God, you have been so good this year. There were ups and downs, but you never changed. Your faithfulness helped us throughout. Receive my thanks my God, my helper, my strength. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 🕺🏾🕺🏾💃🏽💃🏽🙌🏼🙌🏼😇😇💕
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A great day: my life is dedicated to God for the selfless service of humanity — and to Africa
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It is amazing when your Commander-in-Chief becomes your Defender-in-Chief and Supporter-in-Chief! Thank you very Mr. President
@MBuhari
for your extraordinary support. 🙏🏽💕
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Africans in diaspora are Africa’s largest financiers. Remittances from the diaspora to Africa grew from $37 billion in 2010 to $96 billion in 2021. Total Official Development Assistance to Africa in 2021 was $35 billion or 36% of remittances from diaspora. Prioritize their voice!
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Thank you to all African Heads of State and government who attended and spoke at the event on the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). AGIA will mobilize $10 billion for greening the infrastructure of Africa. A game changer for Africa! Let’s green Africa!💕🙏🏽
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Angels on earth: so lovely to be with Professor Del and Marylyn Broersma, who pastored my wife and I, and supported us throughout my graduate school at Purdue University, USA. The most caring, godly and humble people on earth that I know. 💕💕💕💕
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My darling father and best friend, Roland F. Adesina, passed away yesterday morning. I wouldn't have been who I am today without your love and sacrifice. Thanks for sending me to school and being a role model. Rest in peace my very dear senior Ombros! 🙏🏾
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I am Proudly Nigerian! So proud to have been born same year as Nigeria, 59 years ago. Our nation shall shine and our sun shall never go down. Congratulations Nigeria, my beloved “twin”, on turning 59. 💕💕🎊🎉😊😊
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Three things to remember as the year starts: Trust God. Be humble. Work hard. When December comes, you will celebrate another year of great success. Happy New Year 2020!💕
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“The legacy of a good leader is built on kindness” —Akinwumi A. Adesina
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Congratulations to my big sister
@NOIweala
(Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala) on her appointment to the Board of Twitter. She is a gem and a great pride to Africa! 👍🏽
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It was truly special spending time with Michael Bloomberg. America’s top billionaire has no office, but sits with his staff in an open space. Thanks Michael for all you do for the world! 👍🏼
@MikeBloomberg
@BarackObama
@EmmanuelMacron
@BillGates
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For millions of poor people around the world, the risk of dying from hunger is greater than dying from COVID-19.
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The African Development Bank will soon announce a comprehensive coronavirus financial support package for Africa. It will be significant. We are all in this together. And we will get through this together. Stay safe, stay well, stay healthy!
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Toronto Raptors win NBA Championship and make history! Masai Ujiri, President of Toronto Raptors is a Nigerian and Kenyan. He brings glory to Africa. Africa shines! Africa is so proud of you! Great job my friend!🙌🏼👍🏼
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I am so proud of my darling wife, Grace (Yemisi), as she becomes the President of the World Hunger Fighters Foundation. We were delighted to launch the Borlaug-Adesina Fellows at the World Food Prize in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Go honey!👍🏼💕💕❤️👏🏼
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Global vaccines’ and travel apartheid against Africa are endangering lives, hurting economies, lives, jobs and livelihoods, from a pandemic Africa did not cause. End the apartheid. Respect Africa!
@WHO
@antonioguterres
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I am proudly Nigerian, and proudly African. Nigeria will overcome its challenges and shine. Happy 62nd independence anniversary to Nigeria and all Nigerians, at home and abroad. May God bless our nation.
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Insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development.
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With my favorite sister
@NOIweala
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My protocol officer Moussa Djibril Moussa is incredibly selfless. We run very hectic schedules, with several back-to-back travels and meetings. I asked him at an airport “where are we and where are we going?” He said “just follow me Mr. President.” 💕😊
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My authorized biography “Against All Odds” by Leon Hesser has just been published! Get your copy. I hope the book inspires you!💕
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Great conversation today with President
@PaulKagame
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@SuluhuSamia
of Tanzania at the EU-AU Summit in Brussels. Thank you President Kagame for making us laugh so much!👌🏽
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Given coronavirus situation, I have taken extraordinary measures to protect the African Development Bank, staff, families and operations. 1. All official travels are cancelled. 2. All meetings are cancelled. 3. All staff to work from home. 4. All visits to the Bank are cancelled.
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Africa should not be labelled and penalized for COVID-19 variants and mutations that occur randomly elsewhere in the world. Africa is not the source of COVID-19.
@WHO
@DrTedros
@CyrilRamaphosa
@PaulKagame
@AUC_MoussaFaki
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Loans backed by natural resources (oil, gas, minerals) are toxic. They are non-transparent, unfair, corruptible, complicate debt resolution, and mortgage the future of countries. Africa must end all natural resources-backed loans.
@EmmanuelMacron
@SecYellen
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I had a fabulous time with former United States President Bill Clinton in New York. He has such a great and infectious passion for Africa. Thank you Mr. President for the memorable wonderful time!
@BillClinton
@BillGates
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Lean on me: 🎶🎶Happy Birthday to Grace, my beautiful, loving, sweet, kind, amazing wife, sweetheart and best friend. On your shoulders, I always lean. Your loving heart refreshes like an oasis. Your prayers are like wings of the eagle on which we soar. Happy Birthday My Love!💕
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Historic day: Today Governors of the African Development Bank approved a capital increase of $115 Billion, moving Bank’s capital from $93 Billion to $208 Billion! It’s the highest in the history of the Bank since 1964. Thanks to all shareholders for your huge support!🙏🏼🎉👏🏼😀💕
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It was such a great honor to receive an honorary Doctorate of Science degree yesterday from the world famous University of Alberta, Canada. I enjoyed speaking with the graduating class of 2019: “now go out and change the world”! 🙌🏼
@UAlberta
@AfDB_Group
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Today my darling father, Roland Adesina, would have turned 98 years. I miss you Dad, every single day. You taught me to be kind, to love and care for others. I’ll never depart from all you taught me. Happy birthday RF. I will celebrate you. You are alive always in my heart. 💕🥰
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Formula for success: Leadership + Vision + Delivery = Success (LVD=S). Focus on LVD daily and watch your S soar!👍🏼
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I am greatly honored to receive the World Food Prize, known as Nobel Prize for Agriculture. Let's rise & Feed Africa!
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Rwanda rose from the ashes of genocide to show the world how to forgive, heal and reunite. As the world remembers the 25th anniversary of the genocide, let’s make sure this never happens again in the world. Love unites. Hate destroys. Let’s love. 💕
@PaulKagame
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Congratulations
@wallyadeyemo
on your nomination as Deputy Secretary of Treasury of USA by President-elect
@JoeBiden
. As the first black, a Nigerian-born American, ever to occupy the position in US history, you have raised hope. I am extremely proud of you.
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God’s incredible blessing and joy for Grace and I to be grandparents a 4th time!! A bow-tie deal signed with our grandson!💕💕
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It was nice to see Arsene Wenger, the great Manager of the globally acclaimed Arsenal Football Club, at the AFCON Final between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan.
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I am greatly honored today to receive a Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture from Michigan State University, USA. Wonderful recognition! 🙏🏽
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I dedicated my African of the Year award to my darling wife Grace: “whose love has helped me grow, whose strength has held me up, whose wisdom has guided me, whose prayers have lifted me to rise up and keep on running, whose sacrifices form the ladder on which I stand tall”. 💕💕
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