Adesina Reacts to AfDB Vice President's Resignation
Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the Africa Development Bank, has reacted to Jennifer Blanke’s resignation as the vice president for agriculture, human and social development at the bank, saying she had demonstrated genuine leadership skills.
According to reports, AfDB disclosed on Wednesday in a statement that Blanke’s resignation would take effect July 4, 2020.
In a statement, Adesina said, “I have been delighted to work with Dr Jennifer Blanke over the past three and a half years.
She has demonstrated genuine leadership skills and moved the needle on so many fronts, especially in the areas of food security, women’s financial empowerment, and job creation.
“I wish her all the best and look forward to continued partnerships and engagement with Jennifer “.
Blanke joined the bank in early 2017 and has overseen a number of its programmes, according to the statement.
