Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed to the Council of Advisers of the World Food Prize Foundation.
The appointment of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, who was a 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, was announced by the World Food Prize Foundation president, Mashal Husain, on Tuesday.
Husain said, “President Adesina embodies the values and vision of Dr Norman Borlaug-transforming bold ideas into tangible impact.
“His lifelong commitment to agricultural innovation, sustainability, and economic development across Africa makes him an extraordinary addition to our Council of Advisors.
“We are honored to welcome him back to the Foundation in this new role.”
About The World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisers
The council of advisors, appointed by the foundation’s Board of Directors, includes former Heads of State and Government, Ministers, and leaders in food and agricultural science, education, research, and policy.
They provide the board and staff with insights and advice on advancing the mission of the organisation and Dr Norman Borlaug’s vision for the World Food Prize Foundation.
Reacting to his appointment, Dr, Adesina said “I am deeply honoured to join the Council of Advisors of the World Food Prize Foundation.
“Dr Norman Borlaug was not only a mentor, but a personal inspiration whose passion for ending hunger shaped my journey.
“As a Laureate, I carry his legacy with me, and I look forward to working with the Foundation to advance bold, science-driven solutions that uplift farmers, feed nations, and transform our world, ”
Tom Vilsack, CEO, World Food Prize Foundation, said, “Dr Adesina has long been a trailblazer in global agriculture and economic development”.
He added, “His leadership has reshaped the landscape of African agriculture, from fighting corruption to empowering farmers and fueling sustainable growth.
“Sharing Dr. Borlaug’s conviction that food is a powerful tool for peace and progress, Dr. Adesina brings both deep expertise and a shared moral compass to the Council of Advisors.”
World Food Prize
The World Food Prize is an international award that honors individuals who have improved the quality, quantity, or availability of food worldwide.
The Prize was founded by Dr Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, for his work that contributed to increases in agricultural outputs, which was termed the Green Revolution. Since then, the prize has been awarded to 55 distinguished individuals during the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
The Dialogue, also known as the Borlaug Dialogue, is a week of events dedicated to an issue surrounding food insecurity or hunger each year.
