Joe Lemaron

On deck! Connector... of dots, people, and ideas.

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

Delighted to be in the beautiful city of Bujumbura, Republic of #Burundi , as part of the delegation accompanying the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. Our sincere appreciation to H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi & Chairperson of the AU Assembly, for the warm hospitality & generous reception extended to the Chairperson & his delegation.
The Chairperson held a productive meeting with President Ndayishimiye, during which they discussed key AU Union priorities - preparations for the Summit on Ebola to be convened tomorrow under President Ndayishimiye's leadership in his capacity as Chairperson of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Celebrating my dearest friend, ⁦@VictorOladokun⁩, on his birthday was a symphony of beautiful moments—each note weaving into the tapestry of our 50 years of friendship. 🎶💖 Wishing you endless love, joy, peace, happiness, and God’s countless blessings—today and always!

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

WATCH: At today's #PFMAcademy debt management training in Addis Ababa, Abdul Kamara, @AfDB_Group Deputy Director General, East Africa / DG designate for Nigeria, explains why these workshops are timely and how they will help build countries' capacity to manage their public debt.

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Great to see you my dear sister UN Deputy Secretary General @AminaJMohammed. I look forward to our continuing to work together to deliver on the #SDGs in Africa. Thank you for your leadership and support.

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

I was delighted to meet with US Secretary of State ⁦@SecBlinken⁩ in Abidjan. A historic visit. Thank you for your great personal support and that of the US Government for the ⁦@AfDB_Group⁩. Together we will achieve more for Africa. ⁦@POTUS⁩ ⁦@SecYellen⁩

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Food Diplomacy: “We both like rice”! Checking climate resilient rice seeds at ⁦@AfricaRice⁩ with US Secretary of State ⁦@SecBlinken⁩. The ⁦@AfDB_Group⁩ and VACS of ⁦@StateDept⁩ will work together to support farmers in Africa. ⁦⁦@SecYellen⁩ ⁦

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

My protocol officer Moussa Djibril Moussa is incredibly selfless. We run very hectic schedules, with several back-to-back travels and meetings. I asked him at an airport “where are we and where are we going?” He said “just follow me Mr. President.” 💕😊

[Marie-Laure Ndongo-Seh Akin-Olugbade @ML_AkinOlugbade]

Too many women entrepreneurs across the continent are denied opportunities to grow their businesses. AFAWA understands the challenges women face, and the initiative is addressing them head-on. @AfDB_Group
https://t.co/AoKjRW7e8N

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Happy belated 66th birthday to my boss, former President of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. You are the best boss ever! Your rare humility, love, care for others, and selflessness are exemplary. May God grant you many happy returns. With love, respect and admiration, always. 💕

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Great meeting with President ⁦Bola Tinubu at the G20 Compact with Africa in Berlin. I liked your call for Nigeria to be a member of the G20. Great call Mr. President! 👍🏼⁦@officialABAT⁩ ⁦⁦@Bundeskanzler⁩ ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦@vonderleyen⁩

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

With my friend President ⁦@Macky_Sall⁩ of Senegal at G20 Compact with Africa in Berlin. We jointly pushed for Africa to use its natural gas to complement its variable renewable energy. Energy transition must be just and fair. ⁦@EmmanuelMacron⁩ ⁦@Bundeskanzler⁩

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

39 years ago today, I married Grace,
Yemisi, a very smart, kind, humble, beautiful, gracious and godly woman. My joy has been radiating for 39 years. My Love, you are the best blessing to my life. I love you 39 times over! Happy Anniversary.💕💕

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Saudi Arabia-Africa ties: I had excellent meetings with the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Jadaan. Thank you for your strong support for re-channeling Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to the ⁦@AfDB_Group⁩. Saudi Arabia is a great partner⁩ for Africa!

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

The world on our mind: with my dear friend President @Macky_Sall of Senegal. Global finance must prioritize Africa. @EmmanuelMacron @HHichilema @POTUS @WilliamsRuto @CyrilRamaphosa @SuluhuSamia @JustinTrudeau

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Did you miss President @akin_adesina’s opening remarks at the #InfraForAfricaForum? Speaking from #Togo, the @afdb_group head highlighted bank green #infrastructure projects and more.

Read the speech: https://t.co/zfvZz1v3gX
Watch a replay: https://t.co/sdIQFAASLi

#PowerAfrica

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Thank you very much President @WilliamsRuto. It was such an excellent meeting with you! We will deliver on all agreed areas.

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

Thank you President @HHichilema for our excellent meetings in Zambia. Congratulations on achieving successful re-structuring of Zambia’s bilateral debt under the G20 Common Framework. It will usher in hope, confidence, investment and prosperity. The @AfDB_Group will strongly support Zambia’s economic recovery and growth of critical sectors. I admire your visionary leadership. @SecYellen @JoeBiden

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

It was good seeing you @JitoKayumba in Zambia during my official visit to see President @HHichilema. Thank you for your kind words and great support throughout our visit. Yes indeed, exciting times are ahead for Zambia!

[Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH @akin_adesina]

I fully agree, President @HHichilema. Thank you for a great reception. We must re-structure the global financial architecture to better serve the needs of countries. We need more financial innovations, reforms, leverage and affordable capital at scale. Forging strong strategic partnerships at all levels will get us there. @SecYellen @JoeBiden