President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has lost his mother, Madam Eunice O. Adesina.
It was learnt that Madam Adesina passed away on Thursday aged 92.
Taking to Twitter, the AfDB President thanked her for birthing and nurturing him.
He also expressed gratitude to her for supporting him.
“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, Akin,” the AFDB president said.