Akinwumi Adesina
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Akinwumi Adesina Awarded Forbes Africa Person Of The Year
Thursday, December 05, 2013Omoba
Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture Dr. Akinwumi
Adesina has been named the 2013 Forbes African of the Year beating Nigerian
billionaires Aliko Dangote and Jim Ovia. Adesina was given the award for
his reforms to the country’s agricultural sector.
“I am truly
honoured and humbled by this prestigious award, which I dedicate to Africa’s
farmers and the new cadre of young business entrepreneurs who have discovered
the hidden gem for sustainable wealth creation on our continent – Agriculture,”
Adesina said receiving the award.
"He is a man on a mission to help Africa feed
itself", said Forbes Africa editor Chris Bishop.
The Nigerian minister had made commendable impact in
the Agriculture sector within two years of his taking office
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