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Speech by Akinwumi A. Adesina President of the African Development Bank Group - Libreville, Gabon 16 June 2025

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech by Akinwumi A. Adesina President of the African Development Bank Group - Libreville, Gabon 16 June 2025

ContextSpeech in Libreville at the inauguration of a drinking water pumping station funded by the bank; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and seeks wider access to water and sanitation.

Why it mattersThe project brings safer water to thousands of households in the Gabonese capital.

Problems raised
  1. Access to drinking water is inadequate.
  2. Sanitation is lacking.
  3. Water infrastructure needs investment.
Solutions proposed
  1. Fund the integrated water supply programme.
  2. Inaugurate the PK5 pumping station.
  3. Improve water access for citizens.
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