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Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group Inauguration Lecture for the New President of Nigeria 27 May 2023, Abuja, Nigeria

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group Inauguration Lecture for the New President of Nigeria 27 May 2023, Abuja, Nigeria

ContextInauguration lecture in Abuja for Nigeria's new President; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and advises governments on growth policies.

Why it mattersAdesina urges the incoming administration to invest in human capital.

Problems raised
  1. Nigeria is not globally competitive.
  2. Skills are lacking for a digital economy.
  3. Growth is too weak.
Solutions proposed
  1. Invest heavily in human capital.
  2. Build digital skills.
  3. Pursue reforms for competitiveness.
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