In a statement, the Office of the President said the duo's meeting at Urugwiro Village focused on the enduring partnership between Rwanda and the AfDB, and the transformative development projects achieved under Dr. Adesina's leadership over the past decade.
"Their discussion focused on the fruitful partnership between Rwanda and the African Development Bank, and the successful collaboration across key economic sectors under Dr.
@akin_adesina's leadership," the statement reads.
The visit coincides with the AfDB's latest approval of a $500,000 grant to fund a feasibility study for the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project, a pioneering 5.5 km aerial transit system set to be sub-Saharan Africa's first urban cable car.
The project, valued at $100 million, aims to improve urban mobility, reduce emissions, and better connect communities to essential services.
'This transformative project aligns perfectly with the Bank's vision for sustainable, green, climate-resilient urban mobility infrastructure,' said Dr. Adesina in a separate statement issued by AfDB.
The cable car will connect major routes including Nyabugogo to the Central Business District, and Kigali Convention Center to Sports City, integrating landmarks such as Amahoro Stadium, BK Arena, and Zaria Court. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with operations launching by 2028, and a projected capacity of over 50,000 passengers daily.
Dr. Adesina's visit also comes ahead of his scheduled departure from the Bank. He is set to be succeeded by Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, former Mauritanian finance minister, who was elected in May and will assume office on September 1, 2025, after winning more than 75% of the shareholder vote.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
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