The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina to its Council of Advisors.
Its President, Mashal Husain, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York.
Adesina, who serves out his second-term 10-year tenure at AfDB in September, was a 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. Husain said, “President Adesina embodies the values and vision of Dr Norman Borlaug-transforming bold ideas into tangible impact.
“His lifelong commitment to agricultural innovation, sustainability and economic development across Africa makes him an extraordinary addition to our Council of Advisors.
“We are honored to welcome him back to the Foundation in this new role.”
The council of advisors, appointed by the foundation’s Board of Directors, include former Head’s of State and Government, Ministers, and leaders in food and agricultural science, education, research and policy.
They provide the board and staffers with insights and advice on advancing the mission of the organisation and Dr Norman Borlaug’s vision for the World Food Prize Foundation.
The statement quoted Adesina as expressing deep honour to be appointed to the Council.
“I am deeply honoured to join the Council of Advisors of the World Food Prize Foundation.
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