The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has lost his mother, Mrs Eunice Adesina.
Madam Eunice, who was aged 92 years, passed away today, Thursday, December 22.
Her death was confirmed in a post by Adesina on his verified Twitter page.
He wrote: “My darling mother, Eunice O. Adesina passed away today at the age of 92.
“I am blessed you were my mother. You gave birth to me, nursed me, cared for and brought me up.
“I am forever grateful Mum. So long sweet mum. Greet dad and sleep well.
“I love you. Your loving baby, Akins”