A Warm Farewell to CSIAP’s Task Team Leader of the World Bank Dr. Sheu Salau

Dr, Salau receives a token of appreciation from Mr. Bandulasena

The Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) bid a warm farewell to Dr. Sheu Salau, Senior Agriculture Economist and Task Team Leader (TTL) of the World Bank for CSIAP, who has been a pivotal figure throughout the project’s journey. During his tenure, Dr. Salau demonstrated exemplary leadership and made tremendous contributions to the success of the project. The CSIAP team sincerely appreciates his exceptional guidance, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment as the Task Team Leader. Bringing with him deep agricultural expertise and strategic insight, Dr. Salau steered CSIAP towards achieving its development objectives. His ability to convene, inspire, and drive collaboration across diverse teams has been instrumental in strengthening partnerships and ensuring impactful results.

Following the successful completion of CSIAP’s final and 11th Implementation Support Mission, Dr. Salau, accompanied by Mr. Seenithamby Manoharan, Senior Consultant for Agriculture and Rural Development, and Mr. Jagath Seneviratne, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant of the World Bank, visited the CSIAP Project Management Unit (PMU) for the final time.

Mr. Saman Bandulasena, Project Director, along with PMU staff, warmly welcomed Dr. Salau and expressed heartfelt gratitude for his remarkable service and dedication. Dr. Salau’s visionary direction, constructive engagement, and continuous support have been instrumental in driving the project’s success and enhancing collaboration with the World Bank. The impact of his efforts will continue to inspire the CSIAP team as the project carries forward the work he so passionately led. 

The CSIAP extends its deepest appreciation to Dr. Salau for his boundless energy, hard work, and dedication. As he moves on to new assignments, the CSIAP  team wishes him continued success and fulfilment in all his future endeavours. Finally, everyone joined together for a group photograph to mark the occasion.