The African Development Bank has appointed Babatunde Omotosho, an economist and statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department, effective June 16, 2024.
In a statement obtained from AfDB’s website on Thursday, AfDB said Omotosho, a Nigerian, has more than 21 years experience in developing data strategies to align with the strategic objectives of organisations, explaining that he also brings expertise in data compilation, data analytics, macroeconomic research and policy analysis.
The statement added, “Omotosho previously served as Director of Research and Statistics at the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) in Sierra Leone, where he was seconded from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at WAMA, he provided advice on monetary and economic integration within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“Prior to that he held various positions within the Statistics and Research Departments of CBN.”
Commenting on his appointment, he said, “I am grateful to President Adesina for this appointment, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of the African Development Bank Group, an institution that plays such a pivotal role in the economic and social development of our beloved continent, Africa. I am fully committed to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position while collaborating effectively with the Bank’s senior leadership team, colleagues, and other strategic partners.”
The President, AfDB Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, commented, “I am pleased to appoint Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho, a respected statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department. Dr Omotosho brings to this role an impressive track record in statistics, economics, and data analytics. He will support the bank in building a robust data ecosystem to achieve our strategic objectives and sustain our long-term development goals.”