The announcement of the appointment was made on Thursday.
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The award was announced by the Vice President for Africa of the World Bank, Makhtar Diop
With the Ebola virus now directly and indirectly impacting economies in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and neighbouring countries, the new World Bank Group emergency response will also help countries and communities cope with financial hardship caused by the outbreak
World Bank partial risk guarantees approved include up to US$245 million for the 459-megawatt Azura Edo power plant near Benin City, Edo State; and up to US$150 million for the 533-MW Qua Iboe plant in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State
Net foreign direct investment inflows to the region grew 16 per cent to a near-record $43 billion in 2013, boosted by new oil and gas discoveries in many countries, including Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania