Mrs Grace Adesina, wife of the President of African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, recently celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. She clocked 60 on January 2, 2023, but her day went without fanfare as her husband had lost his beloved mother, Eunice Adesina about two weeks earlier. In order to mourn the aged woman who died at the ripe age of 92, and also to give her a befitting burial, Grace’s birthday was postponed till after the matriarch of the Adesina family was laid to rest.
However, the Nigerian economist ensured he penned a heartwarming note on Twitter to celebrate his wife. He gushed over her while reaffirming his love for her. The former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development later laid his dear mother to rest on February 11 in Ogun State. He also picked a date to celebrate his lovely wife. The duo had a grand ceremony to mark Grace’s arrival into the Diamond Jubilee club last week in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. The event was attended by diplomats, businessmen and friends of the family. The celebrant, who was dressed in a flowing black gown, had fun while thanking God for good health and grace to mark 60 fulfilling years on earth. Saxophonist, Beejay Sax was on ground to thrill guests to soul lifting music at the ceremony. Businessman, Tony Elumelu was also on ground to celebrate with the couple. Adesina and Grace have been married for 38 years, their union is blessed with two children and four grandchildren.
