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AfDB’s report devoid of truth, political – Presidency The Presidency on Saturday faulted the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s report on Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the report was “devoid of truth and political.” Abati said it was inconceivable that AfDB’s report came barely a month after the United Nations gave an award to Nigeria for its efforts at reducing poverty significantly in the country. He recalled that the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), a UN body, at its 38th Session in Rome in late June gave an award to Nigeria as one of the nations that made significant progress in reducing hunger. He stated that the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, received the award on behalf of Federal Government. Adeshina presented the award to President Goodluck Jonathan during a Federal Executive Council meeting.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:26:50 +0000

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