The video of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina dancing at the 60th anniversary of the bank sparked widespread reactions on social media.
Adesina, in the viral video, was seen dancing with some members of the Board of Directors at the event held in Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire from September 9 to 10.
The event, themed "60 Years of Making a Difference," aimed to showcase the Bank's journey since its establishment on September 10, 1964, and its vision for the continent's future.
The first day of the event featured traditional music and cultural performances, discussions on the Bank's institutional impact, an exhibition, a seminar with community stakeholders (including students, young innovators and entrepreneurs, and civil society), and a Staff Council Symposium.
The main events on September 10 highlighted the Bank's key milestones and impact on Africa's economic development over the past six decades.
A Youth Community of Practice (Y-CoP) and an Intergenerational Dialogue on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa were also launched on the day.
The Y-COP is a new knowledge hub platform for youth from Africa and the rest of the world to engage in critical thinking and peer-to-peer learning while identifying evidence-based youth solutions to build resilient and sustainable growth in Africa.
Sharing the video on his X handle, he wrote: "Congratulations African Development Bank@60! Dancing with members of my Board of Directors, as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the African Development Bank Group. @AfDB_Group"
See how social media users reacted
How is it that this man and others with good intentions aren't the ones managing the affairs of our country? Instead, good people stay out of politics, leaving it to the same old, recycled, selfish individuals whose only focus is looting or oppressing others in court.
— ben samuel (@flourish007) September 17, 2024
The president @akin_adesina proved to galvanise positivity & good moves in #Africa and @AfDB_Group . Positive image for the continent, really the best we had for a long time.
— Awale.I.Shirwa. (@Awale11) September 17, 2024
Mr. @akin_adesina congratulations on this landmark your impact is visible for everyone to see.
— Kingsley #Etiquette Ogbiti (@kingsleyogbiti) September 17, 2024
Keep excelling sir.
Why food security in Africa is getting worse and in your own country where you are The President of @AfDB_Group. Ile lati ko eso rode. The way your home is sweet the way people see it.
— Akinwale S A (@imOlatunj) September 17, 2024
60 years! and African countries are still struggling to develop. What are you celebrating? #AfricanDevelopmentBank #CelebratingFailure 🤷♀️🤦♀️
— AM Gbadebo (@AMGbadebo) September 18, 2024
So Yoruba people have this caliber of man in their region...
— Gerald_Official (@GeraldOfficia17) September 17, 2024
And they decided to give Tinubu to Nigeria...
God will punish anyone and everyone that supported APC in the last elections..
