President, African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akin Adesina at the African Union Summit in Niamey, Niger Republic.
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Adesina said the bank was strongly supporting Africa to train and develop the next generation of scientists. “I am delighted that all the students that have graduated from the university have 100 per cent employment, including setting up their own businesses.“The bank has supported the establishment of ICT digital parks in Senegal and Cape Verde.
He said the bank supported the establishment of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology in Egypt, the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and the African University of Science and Technology in Nigeria. “As we look toward the future, I would like to suggest seven key areas to prioritise on Africa’s drive in science and technology.
“We must close the gender gap in higher education and strongly support more female students to go into science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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