Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, praising him as Nigeria’s “Gladiator of Truth.” Speaking through his Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation, Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Adesina highlighted the extraordinary impact Adebanjo had on the country, emphasizing that “living long” is different from “living long and impactfully.”
Adesina reflected on Adebanjo’s relentless advocacy for a better Nigeria, particularly his commitment to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities and giving a voice to the voiceless. He described Adebanjo as not only a leader but as the nation’s conscience, noting that his powerful words and actions would resonate within Nigeria’s national consciousness for generations.
“The memory of Pa Ayo Adebanjo lives on,” Adesina affirmed, praising his contributions and honoring his legacy as a remarkable figure in the ongoing pursuit of justice and truth for the nation.
