June 26, 2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture
(Please Note: This is simply a sampling of the media coverage for this event; we will continue to update this list.)
Official Remarks
- New York Times – “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” June 26, 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/06/26/us/ap-us-world-food-prize.html?_r=0
- Washington Post – “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” June 26, 2017. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/2017/06/26/97955d58-5a93-11e7-aa69-3964a7d55207_story.html?utm_term=.dba8bf92ac12
- Reuters – “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe: food prize Laureate” June 26, 2017. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-africa-agriculture-prize-idUSKBN19H23O
- Business Insider – “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank President” June 26, 2017. http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president-2017-6
- USA Today – “World Food Prize goes to Nigerian banking innovator” June 26, 2017. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/agriculture/2017/06/26/world-food-prize-goes-nigerian-banking-innovator/424332001/
- CNBC Africa – “AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina named 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” June 26, 2017. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/western-africa/2017/06/26/afdbs-akinwumi-adesina-recognised-2017-world-food-prize-laureate/
- Le Monde – “Akinwumi Adesina: C’est l’Afrique qui devrait nourrir le monde, pas l’inverse” June 26, 2017. http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2017/06/26/akinwumi-adesina-c-est-l-afrique-qui-devrait-nourrir-le-monde-pas-l-inverse_5151464_3212.html
- BBC Africa – “Focus on Africa Broadcast” June 26, 2017. Broadcast
- BBC News – “Africa agriculture pioneer wins 2017 World Food Prize” June 27, 2017
- http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40374294
- “Head of African Development Bank Named 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” by Sarah Boden. IPR, June 26, 2017 http://iowapublicradio.org/post/head-african-development-bank-named-2017-world-food-prize-laureate#stream/0
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KWQC, June 26, 2017. http://www.kwqc.com/content/news/World-Food-Prize-goes-to-African-Development-Bank-president-430904973.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Daily Press, June 26, 2017 http://www.dailypress.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–world-food-prize-20170626-story.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KBJR 6, June 26, 2017 http://www.kbjr6.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to Nigerian banking innovator” Des Moines Register, June 26, 2017 http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2017/06/26/world-food-prize-goes-nigerian-banking-innovator/424332001/
- “Man credited with transforming African agriculture wins World Food Prize” by Pat Curtis. Radio Iowa, June 26, 2017 http://www.radioiowa.com/2017/06/26/man-credited-with-transforming-african-agriculture-wins-world-food-prize/
- “2017 World Food Prize Laureate Just named” KCCI Des Moines, June 26, 2017 http://www.kcci.com/article/2017-world-food-prize-laureate-just-named/10222472
- “Purdue alum earns World Food Prize for work in Africa” Purdue Exponent, June 27, 2017 http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_cbbeb214-5aac-11e7-8119-6b98a1f693ff.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” Humanitarian News, June 27, 2017 http://humanitariannews.org/20170627/news24com-world-food-prize-goes-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Burlington Hawkeye, June 27, 2017 http://www.thehawkeye.com/eedition/page-a/page_c81813b1-21bd-5625-83e3-6030c7fee6c7.html
- “Leader in African ag movement wins World Food Prize” Iowa Farmer Today, June 29, 2017 http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/news/regional/leader-in-african-ag-movement-wins-world-food-prize/article_d2980436-5c15-11e7-9dcb-3fe1b4476e40.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, June 27, 2017 http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/national/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-president/article_2e168274-5aea-11e7-bcbf-9fa3c39d0856.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Dubuque Telegraph Herald, June 27, 2017 http://www.telegraphherald.com/ap/national/image_a3d69493-3d66-5d96-82af-1d25d1126ed8.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Newton Daily News, June 27, 2017 http://www.newtondailynews.com/2017/06/27/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/arg5c58/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Sioux City Journal, June 27, 2017 http://siouxcityjournal.com/eedition/page-a/page_d5ee4675-8b92-5130-8125-a85e41e0cb45.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Mason City Globe Gazette, June 27, 2017 http://globegazette.com/news/state-and-regional/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/article_666a15e9-beb0-5c1b-822f-412cbdbb8eef.html
- “Young African Leaders Initiative fellows visit Iowa City, tour the state” by Kate Huber. Iowa NOW, July 19, 2017 https://now.uiowa.edu/2017/07/young-african-leaders-initiative-fellows-visit-iowa-city-tour-state
- “2017 World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank President” by Chuck Abbott. Agriculture.com, June 26, 2017 http://www.agriculture.com/news/business/2017-world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “Nigeriano recibe Mundial de Alimentación” 20 Minutos, June 26, 2017 http://www.20minutos.com/noticia/88275/0/nigeriano-recibe-premio-mundial-de-alimentacion/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank President” by David Pitt. Charlotte Observer, June 26, 2017 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/national-business/article158251729.html
- “2017 World Food Prize winner dubbed “Africa’s Norman Borlaug” by Ali Luety. Agri Pulse, June 26, 2017 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/9442-article-headline
- “Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Wins the 2017 World Food Prize” Food Tank, June 26, 2017 https://foodtank.com/news/2017/06/dr-akinwumi-adesina-wins-the-2017-world-food-prize/
- “Ejecutivo nigeriano gana Premio Mundial de Alimentos” Voz de America, June 26, 2017 https://www.voanoticias.com/a/eeuu-premio-mundial-alimento-akenwumi-adesina-banco-desarrollo-africano/3917071.html
- “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe: Food Prize Laureate” Voice of America, June 26, 2017 https://www.voanews.com/a/food-prize-laureate-future-african-youth-agriculture-migration-europe/3917631.html
- “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe: Food Prize Laureate” Yahoo, June 26, 2017 https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/87831cc0-e963-3bf5-8df2-76c3fbe6de82/ss_interview-future-of-african.html
- “Future of African youth lies in agric, not Europe: Food Prize Laureate” by Umberto Bacchi. Daily Mail, June 26, 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-4640782/Future-African-youth-lies-agriculture-not-Europe–food-prize-laureate.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank President” by David Pitt. Journal Times, June 26, 2017 http://journaltimes.com/news/national/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/article_7a7d82b8-7246-53e8-884a-3667f3ed0dd3.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank President” by David Pitt. Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 26, 2017 http://www.startribune.com/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/430891113/
- “Nigeriano recibe premio mundial de alimentatión” Debate MX, June 26, 2017 https://www.debate.com.mx/mundo/Nigeriano-recibe-premio-mundial-de-alimentacion-20170626-0263.html
- “President of African Development Bank wins 2017 World Food Prize” High Plains Journal, June 26, 2017 http://www.hpj.com/general/president-of-african-development-bank-wins-world-food-prize/article_cbacce89-2bdb-57db-bdad-1716eca98387.html
- “Purdue Alumnus wins world’s foremost prize for food, agriculture” Purdue University, June 26, 2017 https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2017/Q2/purdue-alumnus-wins-worlds-foremost-prize-for-food,-agriculture.html
- “Purdue Alumnus wins world’s foremost prize for food, agriculture” by Meghan Holden. Journal & Courier, June 26, 2017 http://www.jconline.com/story/news/college/2017/06/26/purdue-alumnus-wins-nobel-prize-food/428132001/
- “Purdue Alumnus wins world’s foremost prize for food, agriculture” EnvironmentGuru, June 26, 2017 https://www.environmentguru.com/pages/elements/element.aspx?id=5103884
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank President” The Seattle Times, June 26, 2017 http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/
- “Nigerian leader wins World Food Prize” The Hagstrom Report, June 26, 2017 http://www.hagstromreport.com/index.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, June 26, 2017 http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/article_13b787fb-0fe4-5ef9-9a6b-68dd5e8c91c8.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Us News, June 26, 2017 https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2017-06-26/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KTEN, June 26, 2017 http://www.kten.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Meridian Institute, June 26, 2017 http://www.merid.org/en/Content/News_Services/Food_Security_and_AgBiotech_News/Articles/2017/Jun/27/AA.aspx
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. WV Always, June 26, 2017 http://www.wvalways.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. WAFB, June 26, 2017 http://www.wafb.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Northwest Signal, June 26, 2017 http://www.northwestsignal.net/image_385a1c6d-80c9-58f8-a99d-2edd58bfc10b.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. News Channel 10, June 26, 2017 http://www.newschannel10.com/story/35750689/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KTVN, June 26, 2017 http://www.ktvn.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. WGAU, June 26, 2017 http://www.wgauradio.com/news/world-food-prize-goes-african-development-bank-president/wBNDUwZLWVN0ixkxkBFHlK/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. WAOW, June 26, 2017 http://www.waow.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Fox 12, June 26, 2017 http://www.kptv.com/story/35750689/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KSTP, June 26, 2017 http://kstp.com/news/stories/s3840589.shtml
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Sheridan Broadcasting networks, June 26, 2017 http://www.sbnol.com/2017/06/26/world-food-prize-goes-african-development-bank-president/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Daily Non Parallel, June 26, 2017 http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news/state/wire/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/article_54e7a9d7-f40a-5219-9386-8c2e2f7afaa9.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Feedstuffs, June 26, 2017 http://www.feedstuffs.com/news/african-development-bank-president-wins-2017-world-food-prize
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KJAN, June 26, 2017 http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2017/06/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KEYC, June 26, 2017 http://www.keyc.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Star Telegram, June 26, 2017 http://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article158251729.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KMIR, June 26, 2017 http://www.kmir.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Quixnet, June 26, 2017 http://www.quixnet.net/news/read/category/AP Top News – US Headlines/article/the_associated_press-world_food_prize_goes_to_african_development_bank-ap
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. My North West, June 26, 2017 http://mynorthwest.com/674032/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. WHIO, June 26, 2017 http://www.whio.com/news/world/world-food-prize-goes-african-development-bank-president/2Gi9ml2QqjsjkaSi7kUH6K/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KTRS, June 26, 2017 https://www.ktrs.com/feed-items/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. SWX, June 26, 2017 http://www.swxrightnow.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KFM BFM, June 26, 2017 http://www.kfmbfm.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Fox 29, June 26, 2017 http://www.watchfox29.com/story/35750689/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. WENY, June 26, 2017 http://www.weny.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Channel 6, June 26, 2017 http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/35750689/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. KZTV, June 26, 2017 http://www.kztv10.com/story/35750688/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Normangee Star, June 26, 2017 http://normangeestar.net/2017/06/27/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Business Record, June 26, 2017 http://normangeestar.net/2017/06/27/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Philadelphia Tribune, June 26, 2017 http://www.phillytrib.com/news/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president/article_d6b4ebd2-8d17-5675-b59c-6b688f65038f.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Capital Press June 26, 2017 http://www.capitalpress.com/Profit/20170627/world-food-prize-goes-to-african-development-bank-president
- “‘Farmer’s Minister’ named World Food Prize Winner“ by Forrest Laws. Delta Farm Press, June 26, 2017 http://www.deltafarmpress.com/harvest/farmer-s-minister-named-world-food-prize-winner
- “World Food Prize Winner: ‘No Resting’ Till Malnourishment Eradicated” by Stan Jastrzebski. Lakeshore Public Radio, June 26, 2017 http://lakeshorepublicradio.org/post/world-food-prize-winner-no-resting-till-malnourishment-eradicated#stream/0
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. News & Observer, June 26, 2017 http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article158251729.html
- “2017 World Food Prize Laureate announced in Washington, D.C.” American Agriculturist, June 27, 2017 http://www.americanagriculturist.com/names-news/2017-world-food-prize-laureate-announced-washington-dc
- “President of African Development Bank receives World Food Prize” by Eric Schroeder. World Grain, June 27, 2017 http://www.world-grain.com/articles/news_home/World_Grain_News/2017/06/President_of_African_Developme.aspx?ID=%7B469350B6-9F0C-4D88-A3B5-19543C6DF240%7D&cck=1
- “World food Prize goes to African Development Bank president,” by David Pitt. Miami Herald, June 27, 2017 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article158251729.html
- “2017 World Food Prize Laureate: Why Adesina Won” AP News NG, June 27, 2017 http://www.apnewsng.com/business/2017-world-food-prize-laureate-adesina-won/
- “The World Foo Prize and Ivanka’s India tour: This week in development” by Michael Igoe. Devex, June 29, 2017 https://www.devex.com/news/the-world-food-prize-and-ivanka-s-india-tour-this-week-in-development-90579
- “World Food Prize Winner: ‘No Resting’ Till Malnourishment Eradicated” by Stan Jastrzebski. WBAA, June 27, 2017 http://wbaa.org/post/world-food-prize-winner-no-resting-till-malnourishment-eradicated
- “2017 World Food Prize Winner Provided African Farmers with Millions of Seeds” by Elisabeth Sherman. Food & Wine, June 27, 2017 http://www.foodandwine.com/news/2017-world-food-prize-winner-akinwumi-adesina
- “Purdue Alum World Food Prize Winner” by Gary Truitt. Hoosier Ag Today, June 27, 2017 https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/purdue-alumni-world-food-prize-winner/
- “World Food Prize Winner: ‘No Resting’ Till Malnourishment Eradicated” WFYI, June 27, 2017 https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/world-food-prize-winner-no-resting-till-malnourishment-eradicated
- “Purdue alum earns World Food Prize for work in Africa” Purdue Exponent, June 27, 2017 http://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_cbbeb214-5aac-11e7-8119-6b98a1f693ff.html
- “World Food Prize Winner: Immense Challenges Facing Africa” VOA News (Youtube), June 28, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68ju-dFtihw
- “Farm Hands on the Potomac, June 28, 2017” Agri-Pulse Newsletter, June 28, 2017 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/9477-farm-hands-on-the-potomacjune-28-2017
- “Dr. Akinwumi Adesina named 2017 World Food Prize Winner” by Sabrina Dean June. Farmers Weekly, June 29, 2017 http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/africa/dr-akinwumi-adesina-named-2017-world-food-prize-winner/
- “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe – Food Prize Laureate” by Umberto Bacchi. Biz Community, June 29, 2017 http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/358/164009.html
- “World Food Prize Winner: Immense Challenges Lie Ahead” Pizona News, June 29, 2017 http://pizonanews.com/world-food-prize-winner-immense-challenges-lie-ahead/
- “World Food Prize Winner: Immense Challenges Lie Ahead” Voice of America” by Mariana Diallo. June 29, 2017 https://www.voanews.com/a/world-food-prize-winner-akinwumi-adesina-immense-challenges-ahead/3920733.html
- “World Food Prize Laureate Announced, Purdue, Graduate” by Ashley Davenport. AgWeb, June 30, 2017 https://www.agweb.com/article/world-food-prize-laureate-announced-purdue-graduate-naa-ashley-davenport/
- “Leader in African ag movement wins World Food Prize” Illinois Farmer Today, July 3, 2017 http://www.illinoisfarmertoday.com/news/regional/leader-in-african-ag-movement-wins-world-food-prize/article_12ca30f4-5c18-11e7-94d6-5bbbd38d41cb.html
- “Food Gong for agricultural pioneer” Innovators Magazine, July 9, 2017 https://www.innovatorsmag.com/food-gong-for-agricultural-pioneer/
- “2017 World Food Prize Laureate Named” Cultivation Corridor, July 13, 2017 http://www.cultivationcorridor.org/2017-world-food-prize-laureate-named/
- “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe: Food Prize Laureate” Lexicon of Food, June 26, 2017 https://www.lexiconoffood.com/africa-future-african-youth-lies-agriculture-not-europe
- “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe: Food Prize Laureate” Farming UK, June 26, 2017 https://www.farminguk.com/World/Food-Prize-Laureate-Future-of-African-youth-lies-in-agriculture-not-Europe_14191.html
- “Future of African youth lies in agriculture, not Europe: Food Prize Laureate” Newz Post, June 26, 2017 http://newz.ug/future-of-african-youth-lies-in-agriculture-not-europe-afdb-boss/
- “Akinwumi Adesina named 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” by CNBC Africa. Nairaland, June 26, 2017 http://www.nairaland.com/3884356/akinwumi-adesina-named-2017-world
- “President Adesina wins World Food Prize award” African Development Bank, June 26, 2017 ttps://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/president-adesina-wins-2017-world-food-prize-17133/
- “President of African Development Bank wins 2017 World Food Prize” All Africa, June 26, 2017 http://allafrica.com/stories/201706260844.html
- “World Food Prize goes to African Development Bank president” by David Pitt. Taiwan News, June 26, 2017 http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3197191
- “6 reasons Akinwumi Adesina won the 2017 ‘Nobel Prize for Food’” by Chika Jones. Naij.com, June 27, 2017 https://www.naij.com/1112181-6-reasons-akinwunmi-adesina-won-2017-nobel-prize-food.html
- “8 reasons why AfDB boss won World Food Prize” Buzz Nigeria” by Chiamaka Okoh. Buzz Nigeria, June 27, 2017 https://buzznigeria.com/akinwumi-adesina-wins-nobel-prize/
- “Adesina wins 2017 World Food Prize” World Stage Group, June 27, 2017 http://worldstagegroup.com/worldstagenew/index.php?active=page&pgcat=contact
- “AfDB boxx, Adesina wins 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” TVC News, June 27, 2017 http://tvcnews.tv/2017/06/afdb-boss-adesina-wins-2017-world-food-prize-laureate/
- “AfDB president Adesina named World Food Prize recipient” Africa Times, June 27, 2017 https://africatimes.com/2017/06/28/afdb-president-adesina-named-world-food-prize-recipient/
- “AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina wins $250,000 World Food Prize” by Ismail Akwei. Africa News.En, June 27, 2017 http://www.africanews.com/2017/06/27/afdb-president-akinwumi-adesina-wins-250000-world-food-prize/
- “African Development Bank President Wins World Food Prize” by Christopher Jones-Cruise. 51 VOA, June 27, 2017 http://www.51voa.com/VOA_Special_English/african-development-bank-president-wins-world-food-prize-75739.html
- “African Development Bank President Wins World Food Prize” Voice of America, June 27, 2017 https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/african-development-bank-president-wins-world-food-prize/3918082.html
- “Akinwumi Adesina emerges 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” The Punch NG, June 27, 2017 http://punchng.com/akinwumi-adesina-emerges-2017-world-food-prize-laureate/
- Balogun, Okonojo-Iweala hail Adesina’s emergence as 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” by Frank Eleanya Business Day, June 27, 2017 http://www.businessdayonline.com/balogun-okonjo-iweala-hail-adesinas-emergence-2017-world-food-prize-laureate/
- Balogun, Okonojo-Iweala hail Adesina’s emergence as 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” by Frank Eleanya. Vanguard, June 27, 2017 http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/balogun-okonjo-iweala-hail-adesinas-emergence-2017-world-food-prize-laureate/
- Balogun, Okonojo-Iweala hail Adesina’s emergence as 2017 World Food Prize Laureate” by Frank Eleanya. Pulse NG, June 27, 2017 ttp://www.pulse.ng/local/akinwumi-adesina-balogun-okonjo-iweala-hail-former-ministers-emergence-as-2017-world-food-prize-laureate-id6905619.html
- “Future of African Youth Lies in Agric, not Europe – food prize laureate” Business Day, June 27, 2017 https://www.businessdayonline.com/future-african-youth-lies-agric-not-europe-food-prize-laureate/
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