Adama Koné, Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs, has been appointed by President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire to promote the re-election of Akinwumi Adesina as Chairman of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB).
Mr. Quattara said this at the country’s new state team’s first Council of Ministers on Friday.
He stated that Mr Koné, a former Minister of Economics and Finance, has been reappointed to represent the nation as AfDB’s Executive Director in support of and “work for Adesina’s re-election”.
Mr Adesina, he says, deserves a second term due to the excellent work he does.
“For my new ministers, I will like to congratulate the new Ministers and Secretaries of State who have just joined the government team.
“You are men and women of experience, committed people, I am convinced that you will make an important contribution to the daily action of the government.
“As you have seen, we have expanded the government to reflect the diversity of our country. Thus, almost all regions of Côte d’Ivoire are represented.
“One of the major changes is the split of the Ministry of Interior and Security, this was the case from 1991 to 2011.
“The separation of these two Ministries seems necessary considering the importance of the challenges in our country,” he explained.
He said the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection, in contact with the Ministry of Defense, would address security threats and the fight against terrorism.
“I will like to say that this new government is a mission government. Your mission will be to work tirelessly to improve the welfare of our fellow citizens.
“I therefore, count on each and every one of you to be on ground, alongside our people,” he added.