President of the African Development Bank and Ex-Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Akinwumi A. Adesina‏ has lost his father.

He announced it on social media with a touching message:

My darling father and best friend, Roland F. Adesina, passed away yesterday morning. I wouldn’t have been who I am today without your love and sacrifice. Thanks for sending me to school and being a role model. Rest in peace my very dear senior Ombros!