The @AfDB_Group's #RDVPLeadershipRetreat was an opportunity for colleagues to reconnect, recharge and refocus our priorities, says @barrowlaming, the Bank's Director General Designate for West Africa.
DG @barrowlaming of @AfDB_Group implores policy makers, regulators, legislators and key actors in Nigeria’s energy sector to map out pragmatic actions to address the challenges bedevilling Nigeria’s energy sector.
“As my President @akin_adesina elegantly put it,‘ No economy can grow in the dark. No economy can industrialize in the dark & no economy can be competitive in the dark.’Just imagine how Nigeria’s economy could be transformed if it were to have reliable power!”- VP @KevinKKariuki
“In Jigawa State @AfDB_Group is also providing technical support for preparation of feasibility studies for the 1 GWsolar project and a study on Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS) to support Nigeria in tapping new technologies for a sustainable energy future.” DG @barrowlaming
@AfDB_Group is supporting Nigeria’s power sector reforms. Our current portfolio in the power sector stands at $410 million in support of two projects: The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) and the Nigeria Transmission Expansion Project (NTEP)” - Director General @barrowlaming
“The 8th Africa Energy Market Place in Nigeria is timely, coming in the wake of the ongoing rollout of #2023ElectricityAct. It provides an opportunity to contribute to the preparation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy & Strategic Implementation Plan” DG @barrowlaming
@AfDB_Group launched the Africa Energy Market Place as a collaborative platform to facilitate dialogue between key stakeholders in government, private sector, & development partners. A dialogue platform addressing key issues in energy sectors in Regional Member Countries.
"Developing Africa in a way that we mobilize more private capital is the way to go forward," @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina tells @YinkaWrites. "There's only so much the governments can carry on." #WES2024
#FeedAfrica: Government video of wheat harvesting in Jigawa State, Nigeria, where @AfDB_Group's African Emergency Food Production Facility (AEFPF) supports the Government to provide seed & fertilizer for 40,000 hectares of crops. #AEFPF supports 120,000ha in 15 Nigerian States.
DG @barrowlaming@AfDB_Group received the Executive Governor @GovBorno State, @ProfZulum for a courtesy visit.Discussions focused on implementation of the $65.75m Bank support to Borno State under the Inclusive Basic Service Delivery & Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Programme.
Director General @AfDB_Group Nigeria @barrowlaming received @UNDPNigeria Resident Representative to Nigeria, Ms. Elsie Attafuah, for a courtesy visit to discuss strengthening partnership between the Bank and UNDP in Nigeria.🤝
Everyone - from Presidents, to former Presidents, the VP, to Governors and former Governors, from Royal Fathers to business leaders… not to mention ladies and gentlemen - was there when Dr Akin Adesina received his 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership.
Can you see your fave? 📷 @AfDB_Group
We are thrilled to celebrate the well-deserved recognition of @akin_adesina, President of the African Development Bank, as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award.
Congratulations my brother, Dr. @Akin_Adesina, on being awarded the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership.
This is a testament of your success and impact through @AfDB_Group to integrate and develop our continent.
#TOEWay