Adesina: Africa’s insecurity keeps me up at night

VANGUARD

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has expressed deep concerns over the persistent insecurity in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, which continues to hinder the socio-economic development of the continent.

Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, monitored in Abuja, Dr. Adesina revealed that insecurity in Africa keeps him awake at night.

“If you wake me up and ask what my greatest challenge in Africa is right now, I would say it’s insecurity,” he said.

He explained that much of the insecurity across the continent is driven by poverty, climate change, environmental degradation, and a lack of economic opportunities for young people, rather than interstate conflicts.

To address the issue, he emphasized the need to create jobs and equip young people with skills, stating, “A free hand is the devil’s workshop. We must be accountable to the youth and ensure they have meaningful opportunities.”

On the issue of leadership, Dr. Adesina emphasized the importance of people-centric, accountable governance to fast-track development…