Former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, made a powerful return to the global stage as he delivered a keynote address at the Global Forum on Partnership for Anticorruption, held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC.
Osinbajo joined an influential panel discussion on the critical role of elected and political office holders in the fight against corruption, offering insightful perspectives shaped by years of public service at Nigeria’s highest levels.
His co-panelists included Ecuador’s Attorney General, Ms Diana Salazar; Senator Amara Konneh of Liberia; and his former advisor and ex-Attorney General of Ogun State, Akingbolahan Adeniran. The session was moderated by Richelieu Lomax, a Senior Litigation Specialist at the World Bank.
Describing the experience as both stimulating and energising, Osinbajo highlighted the value of candid, solution-focused dialogue on tackling corruption globally. “It was great to be back at the World Bank,” he said, noting the importance of collaborative leadership and accountability in building resilient institutions.
Later during his visit, Osinbajo was hosted by Ms Zainab Ahmed, former Nigerian Minister of Finance and now Executive Director of EDS25, which represents Angola, Nigeria and South Africa at the World Bank. The gathering brought together key African figures from the IMF, IFC, and Climate Investment Funds CEO Tariye Gbadegesin for a dynamic exchange on development priorities and regional collaboration.
The former Vice President expressed pride in seeing Nigerians making an impact on the international stage, thanking Ms Ahmed and her team for their warm welcome. “It’s always inspiring to see our flag flying proudly abroad,” he remarked.
