Former President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has declared that his service to Africa remains “a mission for life,” as he dedicated his African Lifetime Achievement Award to Nigeria and the continent during a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. Contained in his acceptance speech made available to journalists via his media office, he said, “I do not serve Africa for applause; I serve Africa as a mission. Adesina further highlighted efforts to reposition Africa within global capital markets through the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a platform he co-founded to connect African sovereign assets with long-term institutional investors. In a closing reflection that drew strong applause, Adesina returned to a theme that has defined his public life: Africa’s destiny and identity. “Africa is already shaping the global future.”He ended with a deeply personal affirmation of identity and purpose: “I will live as an African.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 12, 2026 19:07 UTC