Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the Africa Development Bank, AfDB, has said that he will be eternally grateful to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan.

Adesina made this known after he paid a visit to Jonathan days after he was re-elected the president of AfDB.

The visit was made public by Jonathan who took to Twitter to praise the AfDB president for his feat in the international stage.

“I received in audience today @akin_adesina President @AfDB_Group. After serving our nation diligently, I’m pleased that Dr. Adesina has continued to put up a stellar performance on the international stage. I’m without a doubt that he will continue to make all of us proud,” Jonathan tweeted.

Adesina who served as Agricultural Minister under the Jonathan-led administration appreciated his former boss for giving him the opportunity to serve Nigeria.

“It was such a joy to see my boss, H.E. President @GEJonathan. Thank you for your very kind words and support, at all times. Thank you Sir for giving me the opportunity to serve Nigeria, for which I will be eternally grateful. May God bless you. God bless Nigeria. God bless Africa,” Adesina replied to Jonathan’s tweet.