-Describes President Sirleaf as a “Jewel of Africa”Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has assured Liberians that the bank will remain supportive of Liberia’s development efforts and will continue its engagement with the new administration of President-elect George Manneh Weah. Speaking earlier, President Sirleaf, who described Dr. Adesina as a good friend to Liberia, reflected on the many interventions made by the African Development Bank during the Presidency of Dr. Adesina. She recalled the Bank’s support to the energy sector, agriculture sector, road development, water and sanitation, the economy, among others, and encouraged Dr. Adesina to remain supportive of the country’s development program with the incoming administration. “The African Development Bank has been a good supporter of Liberia’s governance and development efforts for many years. We expect that this will continue even with the change of leadership”, President Sirleaf emphasized.

Source: Daily Observer January 17, 2018 02:15 UTC