President Goodluck Jonathan: It an honor to share this wonderful day w/ supporters around the world, according to Deutsche Welle. I will not let you down. http://t.co/2tZa2XlSSf #adesinaforafdb— Akinwumi A. Adesina May 28, 2015 This followed a flood of congratulations messages on social media and elsewhere from his home country Nigeria and from across the continent. Soon after he was voted in as the new president of the bank, Adesina wrote a note of thank you to his fans on his Twitter account. Congrats! Our continent is in desperate need of great & honourable #leaders. Adesina was among eight candidates who were vying for the post. Pls don't disappoint! #adesinaforafdb https://t.co/5ByJmS1Gyx— Moliehi May 29, 2015 Speaking at an inauguration dinner for Nigeria newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan voiced his support for Adesina, "For me, it is a good parting gift." Adesina was voted in on Thursday, just a day before the closure of the bank 50th annual meeting. 54 African countries and 26 non-African countries, who are also shareholders of the bank took part in vote.
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