AFDB’s Adesina receives Awolowo Leadership Prize
06 April 2024 |
7:48 am
Passionate driven, and selfless are some of the words that best describe the honoree at the Obafemi Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award ceremony, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.
The event, organized by the Awolowo Foundation took place at the Lagos Continental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos, aimed to recognize, reward, and celebrate excellence in leadership while promoting good governance concerning the life of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
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