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Acceptance speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership

· Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiAcceptance speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership

ContextAcceptance speech for the Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership in Nigeria; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and promotes people-centred growth.

Why it mattersAdesina calls for free education and people-centred policies in Nigeria.

Problems raised
  1. Rising debt, climate change and fragility challenge Africa.
  2. Education is underfunded.
  3. Welfare policies are weak.
Solutions proposed
  1. Provide free and compulsory education.
  2. Invest in teachers and classrooms.
  3. Adopt people-centred development policies.
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