…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media.
The Nigerian President expressed his delight at the bank’s investment of $520 million in specialized agro-processing zones in Nigeria, which he believes will contribute to job creation, poverty reduction, and economic growth.During the discussion, President Tinubu praised the agro-industrial project as it strengthens Nigeria’s competitive advantage.
Tinubu commended Adesina’s vision for establishing a Youth Entrepreneurship Bank in Nigeria, which would provide credit, skills training, and support for young Nigerians.
Adesina specifically highlighted the removal of fuel subsidy and the harmonization of exchange rates as initiatives that have attracted investors from around the world.Adesina assured President Tinubu of the African Development Bank’s support for the economic policies of the new administration in Nigeria, emphasizing the focus on people-centered development targets.