Nigeria's Minister Akinwumi Adesina Wins Forbes Africa Person Of The Year

Forbes has awarded Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the prestigious Forbes Africa Person of the Year.

Defeating four other nominees for the prestigious prize, Adesina was nominated for his bold reforms in Nigeria’s agriculture sector ahead of nominees, Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group, Chairman of the Zenith Bank Group, Jim Ovia, Strive Masiyiwa founder of global telecoms group, Econet Wireless in Zimbabwe and South African mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe.

He has been described as a passionate defender of African farmers, relentless in unlocking opportunities for farmers and changing Africa’s narrative on agriculture to wealth creation, away from poverty reduction.

“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.

Read Dr. Akinwumi Adesina commendable impact in the Agriculture sector within two years of his taking office HERE.