Dodoma, Tanzania – In a landmark gesture celebrating visionary leadership and enduring developmental impact, the Government of Tanzania has officially named the 112-kilometre Dodoma Outer Ring Road after Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The formal inauguration ceremony, graced by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Dr. Adesina himself, served as a powerful testament to his pivotal role in Tanzania’s infrastructure transformation and economic advancement.
A Strategic Corridor for Regional Growth
The newly named Akinwumi Adesina Road is a vital component of the Cape to Cairo continental trade corridor, aimed at improving regional connectivity, alleviating traffic congestion in Dodoma, and catalyzing economic integration across East Africa.
As Tanzania’s administrative capital continues to grow, the road is expected to enhance logistics efficiency, boost trade flows, and stimulate urban development—solidifying Dodoma’s place as a critical transportation and economic hub.
Funding for the Future
The road project received robust financial backing, including:
$138 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) $42 million from the Africa Growing Together Fund $34.69 million from the Government of Tanzania
Under Dr. Adesina’s stewardship, the AfDB has invested over $9 billion in Tanzania since 1971, with $4.73 billion disbursed in the last decade alone—fueling transformative projects that span transport, energy, agriculture, and industrialization.
Among these landmark initiatives are the Msalato International Airport and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), designed to link Tanzania with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, thereby reinforcing regional economic ties and trade logistics.
A Presidential Commendation
President Samia Suluhu Hassan praised Dr. Adesina’s exceptional leadership and dedication to Africa’s progress, noting that his contributions through the AfDB have directly accelerated Tanzania’s development. She described the Dodoma Outer Ring Road as a “symbol of strategic partnership and transformative investment.”
Minister of Construction, Abdallah Ulega, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the road’s role in easing urban mobility, enhancing transport infrastructure, and elevating Dodoma’s stature as a modern city positioned for sustainable growth.
A Lasting Legacy
The naming of the Akinwumi Adesina Road immortalizes a legacy of development-focused leadership, placing Dr. Adesina among Africa’s foremost champions of economic and infrastructural transformation.
As Tanzania continues to forge ahead with ambitious development plans, this tribute serves as a lasting reminder of how strategic vision and investment in infrastructure can reshape a nation’s destiny and uplift millions.
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