The Vice President for Agriculture , Human and Social Development at the African Development Bank, Dr Jennifer Blanke , has resigned her position, according to reports .

The bank disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement , saying Blanke ’ s resignation would take effect July 4 , 2020 .

She was quoted as saying, “ I am leaving purely for family reasons to rejoin my family in Switzerland, after a very fulfilling time at the bank. I will miss the bank and the excellent team we have built . I will continue to strongly support the bank from wherever I am .

“ I thank President Akinwumi Adesina for his strong leadership , guidance , and support which have undoubtedly motivated and helped my team and I to play a key role in the transformation of the bank. I feel privileged to have been given an opportunity to contribute to the bank’ s agenda for accelerating Africa ’ s social and economic transformation . ”

AfDB President , Dr Akinwumi Adesina , expressed delight to have worked with Blanke over the past three years .

“ She has demonstrated genuine leadership skills and moved the needles on so many fronts , especially in the areas of food security , women ’ s financial empowerment , and job creations . I wish her all the best and look forward to continued partnerships and engagement with Jennifer , ” Adesina said .

Blanke joined the bank in early 2017 and has overseen a number of its programmes , according to the statement .