VP Osinbajo arrives in Abidjan for Akinwumi Adesina's inauguration as the president of ADB

Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is sharing a big hug with President-elect, Akinwumi A. Adesina of Nigeria who will be inaugurated on Tuesday September 1st as the 8th elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Palais des Congrès of Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The 58-year-old Nigerian VP is representing president Muhammadu Buhari on the investiture ceremony.

Osinbajo is being joined by CBN Governor Emefiele and others dignitaries.

Others attending the ceremony include, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, outgoing AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka, among other top leaders.