Akinwumi Adesina is the President of African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and will be visiting Marrakesh for a four-day visit on Monday.
“This visit renews the African Development Bank Group’s commitment to strengthening the exceptional partnership that has united Morocco with the institution for more than half a century – with results that benefit the population,” AfDB said in a statement.
“Morocco is a source of inspiration; a country that demonstrates that, with ambition, will, and resources, transformation can become a reality,” Adesina was quoted in the statement as saying.
“The Kingdom is our premier partner, with a large portfolio of top-tier operations that position it as a leader in multiple domains on the continent,” he added.
Adesina will attend Africa50’s General Meeting in Casablanca on Tuesday 19 July in his dual role as head of AfDB Group (an initiative of the Bank) and chair of its Board of Directors.
Adesina will also participate in the United States-Africa Business Summit, which begins on 19 July in Marrakech, under the theme “Building Forward Together.”
During his visit, the Bank President will meet with senior officials as well as representatives from the private sector. He will also meet key development partners.
According to the statement, Adesina would be accompanied by Yacine Fal, the Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, and Solomon Quaynor, Solomon Quaynor, vice-president for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization.
Since more than 50 years, the AfDB Group has been in Morocco. Its portfolio is worth more than €12 billion, covering health, agriculture, energy, water, transport, human development and the financial sector.
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