what is the biography of bola ahmed tinubu

Who is Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect?

The 70-year-old has won the presidency of Africa’s most populous nation with 8.8 million votes, according to final election results.

Bola Tinubu, a political “godfather” famed for his strategic deftness and clout, has won a tight race to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as the next president of Nigeria.

Tinubu never hid his ambition to be president of Nigeria as the 70-year-old fulfilled his “lifelong” goal by winning the presidency of Africa’s most populous nation with 8.8 million votes, according to final election results.

Keep reading

Nigeria presidential election results 2023 by the numbers, bola tinubu wins controversial nigerian presidential election, is a new nigeria really ‘possible’, nigeria’s obi wins key lagos state in presidential election.

Despite lingering questions about his health and past corruption allegations, the two-time Lagos governor will succeed Buhari, a former army general he brags of helping put into power.

His ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) faces accusations of electoral fraud in polls, that took place over Saturday and Sunday, from its two main opponents. But electoral officials and the APC dismissed those claims.

Often referred to by the chieftain’s title of “Jagaban”, Tinubu has spent years building his Lagos power base into a nationwide network of contacts from Lagos market cooperatives and transport unions to political operatives.

But in a surprise result from the polls, rival Labour Party candidate Peter Obi won in Lagos State – Tinubu’s traditional bastion of support.

“You win some, you lose some,” Tinubu said of the result, urging his supporters to remain calm.

Days later, the tenacious leader, who campaigned with the slogan “It’s my turn”, was confirmed as the winner of the presidency.

Long stint in power

A Muslim born in Nigeria’s Yoruba-speaking southwest, Tinubu trained as an accountant in the United States and worked for several US companies, including as a treasurer at oil giant ExxonMobil.

He was a political activist before becoming a senator and later governor of Lagos State, which he governed from 1999 to 2007.

Tinubu’s supporters point to Lagos’s successes and insist he can replicate them on a national scale. The city-state is by and large the most viable economy in Nigeria. As a standalone country, it would be among Africa’s top 10 economies by gross domestic product (GDP).

However, some critics say the pro-Tinubu narrative erases the welfarist politics of Lateef Jakande, governor between 1979 and 1983, who laid the foundations of today’s Lagos, which has swelled from four million people three decades ago to 21 million today.

Described by his allies as an astute political strategist, he co-founded and financed the Alliance for Democracy, which later became the Action Congress of Nigeria, and then helped form the APC.

He was instrumental in bringing together APC factions, pushing Buhari to victory in 2015 and ending 16 years in power for the rival People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Buhari’s election, the first opposition victory in the country, as well as his 2019 re-election, was partly attributed to Tinubu’s political influence.

Corruption allegations

Controversies around Tinubu have also arisen around his financial dealings during his time in power.

He is believed to be one of Nigeria’s richest politicians and after leaving office he was accused of corruption, money laundering and operating more than a dozen foreign bank accounts. He was never charged and denies wrongdoing.

On the campaign trail, PDP critics labelled him as “wobbly, wonky and narcotic-devastated”, a reference to health concerns and a 1993 US court filing that cited a “drug-related seizure of property” from his US bank account.

The source of his wealth is unknown but he has interests in a number of business ventures, from media and aviation to tax consultancy, hotels and real estate holdings.

One critic described him as “a greedy politician” who has gobbled up major sources of revenue from Lagos.

We've detected unusual activity from your computer network

To continue, please click the box below to let us know you're not a robot.

Why did this happen?

Please make sure your browser supports JavaScript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading. For more information you can review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy .

For inquiries related to this message please contact our support team and provide the reference ID below.

Bola Tinubu: Who is Nigeria's new president-elect?

• Medium Text
• Tinubu ran for outgoing president Buhari's party
• He won praise for improving dysfunctional Lagos
• Critics say he doles out plum jobs to loyalists
• Nigeria faces litany of security, economic woes

MIXED RECORD

Sign up here.

Editing by Alexandra Zavis and Alexander Smith; Editing by Robert Birsel

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. New Tab , opens new tab

Thomson Reuters

Tim Cocks has reported from all over Africa for Reuters for the past two decades (aside from a stint covering the Iraq war in 2008/9). In his current role, he covers politics, climate change, diplomacy and human interest. Previously he was bureau chief for West & Central Africa. A story on the environmental disaster of Ghana’s artisanal gold mining won him a SABEW award for best feature in 2019. He is also the author of ‘Lagos:Supernatural City’, an intimate portrait of the life in Africa’s biggest metropolis.

Malian forces killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander for a West African affiliate of Islamic State, during a large-scale operation in the northern region of Menaka, the Malian authorities said in a statement read on state television on Monday.

World Chevron

Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines on Wednesday accused China's coast guard of elevating tensions in the South China Sea after two vessels suffered damage from water cannon use by Beijing, an official said.

• Skip to content
• Skip to main menu
• Skip to more DW sites

Who is Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's new president?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out victorious in the Nigeria's highly disputed presidential election. Who is this veteran politician and why is he widely regarded as a kingmaker and "godfather"?

Bola Tinubu's  presidential campaign slogan was "emi lo kan" in his native Yoruba — "It's my turn."  On March 1, he emerged victorious in the race to lead Africa's most populous democracy.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that the former governor of Lagos secured over 8.8 million votes and the required 25% of votes in two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states and capital, a threshold to be confirmed president.

Meanwhile, the INEC said Peoples Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar came second with 6.9 million votes. Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, who scored a major upset in Tinubu's home state of Lagos, came third with 6.1 million votes.

Tinubu is to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who has served the maximum two terms allowed by Nigeria's constitution. Buhari is due to step down on May 29.

Nigerians' expectations of Tinubu presidency

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Business to politics

Tinubu was born in Lagos in 1952, to a Muslim family from the Yoruba ethnic group, the majority in southwest Nigeria.

In the 1970s, he studied in the United States while working as a dishwasher, taxi driver and night guard to fund his education. He graduated from Chicago State University in 1979 with a degree in business administration.

After working for US consultancy firms, he returned to Nigeria in the 1980s and worked for the Mobil oil company as an auditor.

He first got involved in politics in the 1990s and was elected governor of Lagos when military rule ended in 1999.

Sometimes referred to as the political "godfather", Tinubu has been known for exerting power from behind the scenes and using his extensive network to back candidates for office.

Source of wealth unknown

Tinubu's support also helped outgoing leader Muhammadu Buhari win two terms in office, in 2015 and 2019.

During the 2019 election, a bullion van was seen entering Tinubu's residence on Bourdillion Road in the affluent Lagos neighborhood of Ikoyi. Tinubu responded with the statement: "I keep money anywhere I want."

Since stepping down as Lagos governor in 2007, Tinubu has picked every subsequent winning candidate.

Tinubu is believed to be one of Nigeria's richest politicians but the source of his wealth is unknown. The political kingmaker has interests in a number of business ventures, from media and aviation to tax consultancy, hotels, and real estate holdings.

Health in question

The president-elect has been accused of corruption, money laundering, and operating more than a dozen foreign bank accounts but was never charged and denies wrongdoing.

Tinubu's health has also come into question. At times he appeared frail and with a slurred speech on the campaign trail, but he has repeatedly dismissed any concerns about his health.

Once he takes up his position as president in June, Tinubu is expected to  deal with a long list of problems including that of security, a currency crisis, fuel and power shortages, and deeply entrenched corruption.

What is the president-elect promising to do for Nigeria?

Edited by Benita van Eyssen

Explore more

What do nigerians want from the presidential election, related topics.

• Share full article

Advertisement

Supported by

Nigeria’s Most Powerful Kingmaker Wins His Long-Desired Throne

Bola Tinubu, declared the winner on Wednesday in the presidential election, has boasted of making the careers of major politicians. Now he has to deliver for a divided country facing multiple emergencies.

By Ruth Maclean and Elian Peltier

Ruth Maclean reported from Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and Elian Peltier from its largest city, Lagos.

In the run-up to Nigeria’s presidential election on Saturday, the ruling party candidate’s best-known slogan was “Emi lo kan,” a phrase in the Yoruba language meaning “It’s my turn.”

By Wednesday morning, his turn had finally come. Bola Tinubu, a former state governor and one of the most powerful political kingmakers in Nigeria, was declared the West African nation’s next president by election officials in the capital at around 4 a.m., after the most closely fought contest in years.

While opposition parties dismissed the election as a “sham,” alleging widespread fraud and violence and vowing to challenge the outcome in court, many Nigerians were trying to come to terms with the prospect of four years under one of the country’s most contentious figures.

Widely perceived as corrupt, in poor health, and a stalwart of the old guard, Mr. Tinubu may struggle to unite a country with a huge population of young people — particularly those plugged into social media — who are increasingly trying to make themselves heard , and fighting against old ways of governing.

But in Mr. Tinubu, many others see a capable pair of hands with extensive experience, who turned around Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, when he served as governor of Lagos State, from 1999 to 2007.

A country of immense natural riches, bursting with talent — with big technology, music and film industries — Nigeria is also a nation where over 60 percent of people live in poverty, millions of children are out of school , and where kidnapping is a daily risk for Nigerians from all walks of life.

Mr. Tinubu, a multimillionaire, says he made his money in real estate. But he has faced questions over the source of his wealth. The U.S. government took $460,000 from a bank account in his name in 1993, saying the funds were probably the proceeds of drug trafficking. He has denied any wrongdoing.

He is a man of many nicknames, both reverent and irreverent. The one most often yelled at him by his supporters is “Jagaban”: meaning “big boss” or “boss of bosses,” it captures the power he wields and the deference he is often treated with as a result.

But more recently, many Nigerians have taken to calling Mr. Tinubu “Balablu” — a reference to a speech in which he tried and failed to say the word “hullabaloo” — and a shorthand to imply that he is too old and sometimes not coherent enough to take on the leadership of Africa’s largest economy and one of its most complex, diverse nations. Mr. Tinubu says he is 70, but some Nigerians think he is much older.

Nigerians have reason to worry about this. Their current president, Muhammadu Buhari — an octogenarian who ruled the country as a military dictator in the 1980s and returned as a democrat in 2015 — has spent much of his time in office receiving treatment in London for an illness he hasn’t disclosed.

Many Nigerians did not pause to celebrate or protest Mr. Tinubu’s victory on Wednesday morning, so focused were they on surviving a cash crisis, the most recent economic shock that Mr. Buhari’s government had thrown at them.

Outside an A.T.M. in Lagos — Nigeria’s biggest city — a few hours after the election result was announced, James Adah, a 38-year-old network engineer, said he had been waiting to withdraw cash for five hours. A currency redesign rolled out just before the election created a dire shortage of the new bills, leaving millions of Nigerians unable to pay for essentials , though they had money in the bank.

The quiet mood in Lagos reflected the overall resignation of many Nigerians, Mr. Adah said.

“If people were happy you’d see jubilation,” he said. “But they’re just moving ahead amidst this perception that the election may not have been free and fair.”

Mr. Tinubu won about 8.8 million votes , according to results announced in the early morning hours by the Independent National Electoral Commission, trailed by Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s perennial opposition candidate, with about 7 million.

Not far behind, with 6.1 million, was Peter Obi, who six months ago was not seen as a serious contender in Nigeria’s traditional two-party race, but who managed to build a formidable campaign that largely grew out of a youth movement formed to protest government abuses and injustice.

Mr. Obi’s and Mr. Abubakar’s opposition parties, as well as one smaller party, rejected the election results on Tuesday, calling for it to be canceled and rerun because, they said, there had been extensive vote rigging .

“We won the election as Labour Party, we are going to claim our mandate,” said Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Mr. Obi’s running mate, on Wednesday. “We shall rescue Nigeria.”

Questions about whether Mr. Tinubu attained the presidency fraudulently mean that he will face a legitimacy problem, according to Tunde Ajileye, a partner at SBM Intelligence, a Nigerian risk consultancy.

“Any hard decisions he has to make — there are people waiting to prove that those decisions are detrimental, even if they may be right decisions,” he said. “And hard decisions need to be made about Nigeria’s economy.”

Mr. Tinubu has already promised to scrap an expensive fuel subsidy, but also has to figure out how to handle government debt and restrictions on foreign exchange, said Mr. Ajileye.

Mr. Tinubu is seen by many as more capable of managing Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy than Mr. Buhari, whose tenure included two recessions.

“He has a record as governor that he needs to expand nationwide,” Akeem Salau, a minibus driver, said of Mr. Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos. “Education and infrastructure should be his priorities.”

Mr. Tinubu will also face Nigeria’s multiple and mushrooming crises of security, including kidnappings, violent extremist groups like Boko Haram in the northeast and separatists in the southeast.

He will have to work hard to gain the trust of the southeast, and the mostly Christian members of the Igbo ethnic group who live there, said Mucahid Durmaz, a senior West Africa analyst at the risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft.

Most southeastern states voted overwhelmingly for Mr. Obi, who is from the region and is Christian, and against Mr. Tinubu, a southwestern Muslim who picked another Muslim as his running mate. The ticket went against Nigerian political tradition, under which one Muslim and one Christian usually run together.

In Lagos on Wednesday afternoon, traffic flowed through the Lekki tollgate, where young people demonstrating against police brutality were gunned down by security forces in 2020. A billboard there now reads: “Vote in peace, stop electoral violence.” The Nigerian Army was accused by witnesses of having killed unarmed protesters that day, but there has been no justice for those victims, according to Amnesty International.

Teniola Tayo, a policy analyst based in Abuja, said that she hoped Jagaban — the “boss of bosses” — would become accountable to Nigerians.

“I hope that he will consider Nigerians his new jagabans, as he said in his acceptance speech that he is here to serve,” she said.

Indeed, Mr. Tinubu took a more conciliatory tone than usual when he addressed the nation early Wednesday, reaching out to the Nigerians who didn’t vote for him, and telling the youth: “I hear you loud and clear.”

Oladeinde Olawoyin contributed reporting. Susan Beachy contributed research.

Ruth Maclean is the West Africa bureau chief for The New York Times, based in Senegal. She joined The Times in 2019 after three and a half years covering West Africa for The Guardian. More about Ruth Maclean

Elian Peltier is the West Africa correspondent. He joined The Times in 2017 and was previously based in Paris and London. He now lives in Dakar, Senegal. More about Elian Peltier

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

• Astha Rajvanshi

Winning an election in Africa’s most populous country is no easy feat. But Nigeria’s newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has had nearly two decades to prepare. Called Jagaban, or “leader of the warriors,” by his supporters, the now 71-year-old ran in a presidential election for the first time this March. His campaign slogan, “It’s my turn,” was a nod to his role as a longtime political power broker. Tinubu helped restore the country’s democracy in 1999 after fighting military rule and then served two consecutive terms as governor of Lagos.

But Tinubu’s win with the ruling All Progressives Congress Party came in a fraught election and by a slim margin over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. It was the first time Nigerian voters contended with a third-party candidate, and many discontented young Nigerians yearning for change pinned their hopes on Obi. Marred by allegations of intimidation and vote rigging, the outcome of the ballot is being challenged in court.

Tinubu now faces a litany of crises in a fractured nation, including deep-rooted corruption, religious insurgencies, and shortages of cash, fuel, and power in a crumbling economy. But the President-elect seems aware of his inheritance: “[Nigeria] is one country and we must build it together,” he said in his acceptance speech.

Rajvanshi is a TIME staff writer

Your browser is out of date. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com

Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised to “renew hope” for Nigeria - 5 ways he can achieve this

Reader (Associate Professor), Senior Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria, Federal University Lafia

Disclosure statement

Al Chukwuma Okoli has consulted for UN-Women, Centre for Democracy and Development, as well as Open University of Nigeria. He is a tripe Laureate of CODESRIA and a member of CORN-Wet Africa.

View all partners

The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria has been formally won – and lost. By mid-week Bola Ahmed Tinubu , of the ruling All Progressives Congress , had been declared the winner of the keenly contested presidential election with 36% of the 24,965,218 votes cast.

His closest rivals were Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party and the Labour Party’s Peter Obi. Abubakar got 29% of the votes cast while got Obi got 25%.

Atiku’s and Obi’s parties described the poll as a sham and demanded a cancellation. They may end up in court to challenge Tinubu’s victory.

The parties protested against the inability of the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload the presidential election results from each of the 176,606 polling units on an electronic portal accessible to all citizens, as early promised.

For its part, the electoral commission blamed its failure to upload the results on poor internet connectivity. The explanation did little to assuage the protesting parties especially as the electoral commission conducted a voting exercise ahead of the election in a bit to anticipate internet network failures.

The controversies surrounding Tinubu’s victory underscore the task ahead of him. Once he’s inaugurated, he will have to lead his administration in five key focus areas.

He must restore the waning public faith in government by building legitimacy. Secondly, he must demonstrate the new administration has the capacity to govern effectively. Thirdly, his government should be concerned with protecting people from all forms of vulnerabilities, including political, social and economic.

Fourthly, he must mitigate the material drivers of corruption and criminality by reducing poverty, unemployment, underemployment and inequality. And finally, government institutions must undertake to serve the interests of ordinary Nigerians.

Tinubu was a two-term governor of Lagos State and a former Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria. Considered by fans and followers as an astute and pragmatic strategist, who has the sagacity to excel in party politics, he promised Nigerians a new deal of progressive leadership through his mantra of “renewed hope” .

Read more: Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The kingmaker is now Nigeria's president

However, many Nigerians doubt that Tinubu can rescue a system in which he has been a prime actor – as well as a benefactor.

Nigeria today

In the twilight of the arguably unpopular administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the travails of the nation do not seem to be abating.

In the weeks before the election, the country faced the multiple crises of fuel scarcity , a massive spike in the cost of living and a cash scarcity .

Nigeria was also already experiencing extensive national security threats . These affect almost all of the country in different ways.

There is a banditry crisis in the north-west and north-central regions. Separatist violence and associated criminal opportunism affect the south-east.

Some parts of the south are controlled by gangs and ritual brigands whilst others are affected by piracy and oil theft . In the wider northern Nigeria jihadist terrorism is rampant.

The state of the nation in the past seven and a half years of Buhari’s administration has been precarious. His government appeared to be unable to protect the country from its multiple governance and development woes.

It is doubtful that Tinubu represents the popular change that the country needs. Or that his tenure offers a progressive departure from the status quo that many Nigerians were angling for. This is because he is very much part of the country’s political establishment.

Popular expectations and priorities

The task before the incoming government is to fulfil people’s expectations by responding to their legitimate yearnings and aspirations. And this is beyond electioneering.

The administration must get its priorities right. Oftentimes in Nigeria, governments come to power without any clear understanding of what it takes to govern, and what specific concerns of governance to pursue. I suggest these as the way forward:

The incoming administration must strive to restore the waning public faith in government through altruistic leadership. The welfare of the people must come first in its policies and actions.

The administration must build legitimacy and capacity to govern effectively. Beyond having the requisite mechanisms, institutions and policies, people’s goodwill and confidence must be sought and sustained through responsive and responsible statesmanship.

Human security and sustainable development should be the focus. Government should be concerned with protecting people from all forms of vulnerabilities, be they political, social, economic, ecological or cultural. National development should be planned and carried out in a way that looks after the country’s interests in the present and the future.

The material drivers of corruption and criminality should be mitigated by reducing poverty, unemployment, underemployment and inequality. Social investment programmes that targets the poor and unemployed should be pursued. The wage structure and package of the government and corporate workers should be enhanced in the light of economic realities.

Government institutions should perform better to deliver the common good by undertaking to serve the interest of the populace in their policies and programmes.

The 2023 elections and transition offers Nigeria an opportunity to reposition itself for good governance, sustainable security and development.

The expectation is that the incoming President will mark a shift from the legacies of Buhari’s administration, by bringing his personal leadership style to bear on the process of governance. The crux of this endeavour should be to secure and develop the society in pursuit of the welfare of the people.

As Nigerians hopefully count down to the 29 May handover to the new administration, it is expected that the incoming government will live up to its promise of renewed hope , and deliver a popular regime of good governance.

• Peacebuilding
• Good governance
• President Muhammadu Buhari
• Nigeria election 2023
• Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Assistant Editor - 1 year cadetship

Executive Dean, Faculty of Health

Nutrition Research Coordinator – Bone Health Program

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Earth System Science (School of Science)

Sydney Horizon Educators (Identified)

• Actors & Actresses
• Media Personalities
• Public Figures
• Love & Romance
• Communications
• Travel & History
• TV & Entertainment
• Privacy Policy

It all started when a Twitter user posted a purported screenshot of Tinubu’s profile on Wikipedia, showing that the politician was born on March 29, 1942, not 1952, as noted on his celebration day. The argument about further when it was reported that the famous politician’s Wikipedia page was edited multiple times, leading to it being locked by editors of the free online encyclopedia. The page was later locked to prevent further editing after findings revealed that many persons had attempted to edit Tinubu’s age up to 84 times. The last lock on the page happened after the post about his age difference surfaced on Twitter. While Tinubu remained silent on the issue of his actual age, it left many with questions on the authenticity of his other official documents.

At 27, Tinubu Bagged Honours in Accounting

Bola Tinubu started his educational journey at St. John’s Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos, where he studied for a while before transferring to Children’s Home School in Ibadan, where he completed his primary education. He then traveled to the United States in 1975, where he had his secondary education at Richard J. Daley College Chicago, Illinois. After which, he gained admission into the Chicago State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1979.

For his academic excellence, the Aswaju reportedly received several awards, including an Outstanding Student’s Award, the University Scholar’s Award and the Certificate of Merit in Accounting and Finance, and a Summa cum laude. After graduation, Bola Tinubu got his first professional job working with Arthur Andersen LLP  – a Chicago-based American holding company known for providing auditing, tax, and consulting services to large corporations. Tinubu also worked for big companies like Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now called Deloitte Haskins and Touche) and GTE Services Corporation, all in the United States of America.

All the Schools Bola Tinubu Attended

• St. John’s Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos State,
• Children’s Home School, Ibadan, Oyo state,
• Richard J. Daley College Chicago
• Chicago State University

Bola Tinubu Began His Political Career in 1992, at the age of 40

Bola Tinubu has always been a man blessed with leadership skills. As a young man, he also had a passion for politics, so during his school years, he participated in his departmental politics. He even contested and won his first political election as the President of the Accounting Society of the institution in his final year at the University. While working with Mobil oil after returning to his home country, Tinubu took part in financial contributions and fund-raising needed for community development programmes in Lagos State. He was even known to lead Primrose Group, a political action organization pushing for fundamental changes in the politics of Lagos State.

Bola’s journey into politics began fully in 1992 when he contested and won the seat of a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the Lagos West constituency. Going by his birth date of March 17, 1952, it could be said that Tinubu’s political career officially started when he was 40 years of age. After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election, Bola Tinubu founded National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) with some other Nigerians, a group that advocated for the restoration of democracy and recognition of the June 12 results.

In 1994, Bola Tinubu went into exile and later came back in 1998 when Sani Abacha had died. Bola Tinubu contested for governor of Lagos State in 1999 and was elected in the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD). He was sworn into office as the second Executive Governor of Lagos State on May 29, 1999, a day he described as “special.” In April 2003, after the expiration of his first term in office, he was re-elected for a second term. During Tinubu’s service years as governor of Lagos State, he took several moves that helped in the economic and infrastructural development of the State.

He invested largely in education in the State and returned many schools to their former owners; Initiated new road construction needed to meet the needs of the fast-growing population of the State, and tussled with the Federal government over whether Lagos State had the right to create new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to meet the needs of its large population. The controversy led to the Federal government seizing funds meant for local councils in the State. Despite all odds, he was able to create a total of 37 LCDAs.

Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State Governor ended on May 29, 2007, when Babatunde Fashola of the Action Congress took office. After leaving office as governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu was brought before the Code of Conduct Tribunal for trial over the alleged illegal operation of 16 separate foreign accounts. Two years later, he and Governors James Ibori of Delta State and Obong Victor Attah of Akwa Ibom State were cleared of charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

• 1992 –  Wins Election as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the Lagos West constituency.
• 1993 – Founded National Democratic Coalition (NADECO)
• 1999- 2003 -He became the second Executive Governor of Lagos State
• 2003-2007- Began and Completed his second tenure as Lagos state governor

A Look At Tinubu’s Relevance in the APC

Bola Tinubu is currently the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) – a party he formed along with Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. The party’s primary goal was to build a stronger party that would eliminate the ruling party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during the 2015 general election. Tinubu’s initial target was to run as Buhari’s vice-presidential candidate but later conceded for his ally and former commissioner of justice, Yemi Osibanjo. 2015 saw Tinubu’s dreams of destroying the then ruling PDP came through as Buhari rode the APC to victory, ending the sixteen-year rule of the PDP and marking the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost to an opposition candidate.

Through his campaign effort, the APC defeated the PDP a second time in the 2019 general election. The ‘Jagaban,’  Bola Tinubu is rated as one of the most influential politicians in Africa in the 21st century. His firm and resolute style of politics has helped him attain several accomplishments. One of his most outstanding achievements would be the number of politicians who served under his tutelage. They include Prof. Yemi Osinbajo , the vice president of Nigeria; Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Power, Works, and Housing and one-time governor of Lagos State; Rauf Aregbesola, Osun State governor, among others.

Little wonder he is believed to have surpassed Chief Awolowo’s political record. The former gave life to the Yoruba race through his free education program. However, the latter is considered to have achieved greater success as the first Yoruba politician, whose party, while in the opposition, defeated a ruling party in a presidential election, thereby controlling the central government.

Bola Tinubu’s Major Political Accomplishments

• Revamped the civil and criminal procedure rule and created the Citizens Mediation Centre, a well-staffed and independent Office of the Public Defender, offering legal services for the poor.
• Instituted a reform plan that helped to improve the welfare of judicial officers, including magistrates
• Upgraded facilities at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)
• Provided free healthcare services, including free ante-natal care for women, free eye treatments, and glasses for the visually impaired, popularly called ‘JIGI BOLA.’
• Established the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
• Created 37 Local Council Development Areas
• Established Five additional general hospitals in Lagos state
• Pioneered the Bus Rapid Transit System and LAGBUS
• Spear-headed the political merger that produced the APC

Besides Politics, Tinubu Has Made Some Personal Accomplishments

Aside from his political career, Bola Tinubu has made some personal accomplishments that would keep his family legacy for years. The famous Nigerian politician is known to own many expensive properties and investments that are worth billions of Naira linked to him. The APC leader is allegedly the wealthiest Lagos State politician currently, with different real estate properties worth billions of Naira to his name. One of his massive investments includes Oriental Hotel located along Admiralty Way, Victoria Island.

The hotel has the best facilities for a luxury traveler and, as expected, commands one of the highest room rates, with the president suite going for more than 400 hundred thousand Naira a night. It is said to be worth over N120 billion alongside his The Choice property at Lekki Lagos. The Asiwaju is allegedly the owner of Oando Oil Company, which is managed by his blood brother. The company is said to be the largest oil production company in Nigeria, with equity of N162 billion and a revenue of N449 million.

According to reports, his other properties include;

• Prime land of 157 hectares with 2.5km of Atlantic beachfront valued at about N10 billion,
• 14 hectares Parkview Ikoyi Estate foreshore land reclaimed by Lagos State Government,
• The annex of the Lagos State Guest House in Asokoro, Abuja, which the state Government purchased in 2006 for N450 million,
• A 5-bedroom detached house on one acre of land valued at N450 million,
• His home at Boudillon which is worth over N1 billion
• 250-hectares of land located at Ajah junction on Leki road and estimated at 35 billion Naira.
• A 1,000 hectares of land situated at Lakowe close to Abijo at Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area and valued at about N75 billion.
• A Fishery Landing Jetty in Badore, the Ogudu Foreshore Scheme worth N15 billion Naira.

It is, however, worthy of note that some of the properties were said to be initially meant for the development of the public by the Lagos State government but were converted by him.

Bola Tinubu’s Awards And Recognitions

• Thinkers Magazine Man of the Year Award – 2015
• Silverbird Man of the Year Award – 2015
• Pillar of Culture in Africa at the AFRIMA Awards – 2015
• Champion of Democracy Award at the Global Village Extra Seminar and Awards Night, United States of America – 2016
• Grand Commander Worthy Leader of the Order of Niger (GCWLON) by the Osun Concerned Women Forum (GCWF) – 2018

Why Is Tinubu Called Asiwaju or Jagaban of Lagos?

Bola Tinubu holds several chieftaincy titles conferred on him by people who deem him deserving because of the role he plays in their affairs. Of all the titles conferred on him, he is mainly referred to as Asiwaju or Jagaban. The name “Asiwaju” is a Yoruba appellation that carries the burden of Yoruba ethical principles. It means “the one who leads.” The title was conferred on him following his role in the development of Lagos State since his time in office as a governor. Hence, he is called the Asiwju of Lagos State.

The title Jagaban appears to have the same meaning as Asiwaju. It was conferred on Tinubu by the Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Hrh Alh. (Senator) Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III, on February 26, 2006. The emir turbanned him and his wife, Senator Remi Tinubu , while announcing the Jagaban of Borgu and Yun Bana Jagaban of Borgu.

In an excerpted speech, the emir revealed that the title given to the Asiwaju was his way of recognizing and appreciating the support he gave him (the emir) during his legal sojourn in the Emirship tussle with the Nigerian government. While the title’s meaning in many contexts can be defined as the ‘Boss of Bosses,’  the emir said in his kingdom, it means ‘Leader of Warriors.’ It can also mean someone in charge, powerful, and influences the streets, an area, or industry.

• Aare of Iluji kingdom
• A-re-agbo of Egba land
• Eze Obalu Dike Gawu na oko,
• Wakilin Raya Emir of Gusau

Recommended

Meet aurora imade adeleke, davido’s daughter, cac business name registration, fees, and online portal login, list of tribes in adamawa state, when did davido start music and what was his first song, akwa ibom state university courses, portal and fees, featured today, inec online registration portal and voters card verification process, akwa ibom state culture, taboos, language and meanings, jamb change of institution, course, email and phone number, lateef adedimeji biography: truth about his age, family and net worth, 20 trendy akwa ibom traditional attire for men and women, how much is driver’s license in nigeria, akwa ibom postal code: zip code for cities, towns and villages, akwa ibom state polytechnic courses, portal and school fees, mercy aigbe biography and age accomplishments, frsc driver’s license application portal, registration form and requirements, list of lightweight entertainment movies including selina tested, who is davido’s son david adedeji adeleke jr, who is adewale adeleke davido’s brother what is his net worth, uba customer care number, whatsapp contact, and email addresses, 15 interesting facts about lagos state, does flavour have a wife and who has he dated in the past, selina tested: where to watch the full episodes, ncc nigeria salary structure and functions, meet di’ja’s husband rotimi and their children, read this next, list of north central states in nigeria, alex otti biography: where is he from and what is his net worth, list of north eastern states in nigeria, list of middle belt states in nigeria, list of political parties in nigeria and their slogan, ahmad lawan biography, education, wife and family.

© Buzznigeria.com copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved.

BOLA AHMED TINUBU E-LIBRARY

Asiwaju ahmed bola tinubu biography.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected Senator for the Lagos West constituency in Lagos State, Nigeria in 1993, he also was elected governor of Lagos State (1999 – 2007). He is said to be among Nigeria's most successful politicians ever. He is currently the national leader of the ruling party in Nigeria, All Progressive Congress (APC).

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was born in Lagos, Nigeria to the illustrious Tinubu Family of Lagos State. He attended Richard Daley College, Chicago Illinois, where he earned himself a place in the honors list of the College. He subsequently proceeded to the Chicago State University, Illinois where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Management). During his undergraduate years, he was honored with the Outstanding Student’s Award, The University Scholar’s Award and the Certificate of Merit in Accounting and Finance.

On his arrival in the U.S. in 1975 and with the support of an ever-adoring mother, this courageous youth, faced with an unflinching zeal to succeed, took on such menial jobs as dishwashing, night-guard and cab-driving to see himself through the initial difficulties of school at the Richard Daley College, Chicago, Illinois.

The brilliance of this young Nigerian showed in his ability to make the honours’ list of Richard Daley College. He subsequently transferred to the Chicago State University, Illinois, graduating with honours in 1979 and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Management). During his first year in Chicago State University, young Bola was given the rare privilege to partly teach other students of his Faculty remedial tutorial classes. Most of his colleagues and contemporaries at the university attributed their improved grades to his tutorial lectures.

Throughout his undergraduate years, young Bola was on the Dean’s List and was honoured with the Outstanding Student’s Award, the University Scholar’s Award and the Certificate of Merit in Accounting and Finance. He was also awarded the prestigious Sumna cum laude for scoring 3.54 out of possible 4.0 GP.

With his successful academic profile, young Bola contested and won his first political election as the President of the Accounting Society of the institution in his final year at the University.

Upon graduation with honours and several awards, Bola Tinubu cut his professional teeth at the American-based Arthur Anderson, Deloitte Haskins and Sells (now called Deloitte Haskins and Touche) and GTE Service Corporation - the largest Communication and Utility Company in the United States of America.

Meanwhile, at Deloitte Haskins and Sells, the young and professional Bola broadened his experience by participating in the auditing and management consultancy services of General Motors, First National Bank of Chicago, Procter and Gamble, International Harvester, GEC and other Fortune 500 firms.

On his return to Nigeria and with his international experience in Financial Management, young Bola joined Mobil Producing Nigeria as a Senior Auditor before he retired as the company’s Treasurer.

As pragmatic, charitable, grassroots’ person, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu saw communal service as a veritable tool for social development. He never hesitated to serve his community spearheading several financial contributions and fund-raising for community development programmes in Lagos State. He leads Primrose Group, a political action organization pushing for fundamental changes in the politics of Lagos State.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu opted fully for public service in exchange for his lucrative job at Mobil. His first foray into active politics was as a founding member of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP). In 1992, he was elected as an Honourable Senator of the Federal Republic Nigeria to represent Lagos West Senatorial District. At the National Assembly, he distinguished himself as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Finance, Appropriation and Currency - a foremost committee of the Senate.

With the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Nigerian Presidential Election and the consequent fresh militarization of the Nigerian politics, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu became a founding member of the famous pro-democracy group, the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) which, for several years, engaged the military for the very soul of Nigeria. Subsequently, Bola Tinubu suffered many arrests and detention, harassments and constant threats to his life forcing him to flee Nigeria for his personal safety. He, however, did not give up the struggle as he joined NADECO abroad to continue the agitation for a restoration of democratic governance and the rule in the country. In 1998, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria to heed a call for all Nigerians to join in the National Reconciliation and Development. A year later, he began his two-term public service as an elected Executive Governor of Lagos State on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).

For his excellent performance as the Executive Governor of Lagos State of Nigeria (1999 – 2007), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu received several awards. These include Best Governor in Nigeria for Y2000 by the Nigerian-Belgian Chamber of Commerce; Y2002 Best Practices Prize in improving the living environment, awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works and the UN Habitat Group; Y2000 Best Computerized Government in Nigeria Award by the Computer Association of Nigeria. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Law Degree by the Abia State University in recognition of his immense contribution to democracy, good governance and development of Nigeria. He is the proud recipient of numerous other chieftaincy titles and a patron of many professional and social organizations.

As an astute political strategist, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu survived the massive incursion of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the South Western States of Nigeria as the lone re-elected Governor of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). This led him on a regular collision course with the PDP-controlled Federal Government, especially on his creation of additional 37 Local Council Development Areas for Lagos States. A Supreme Court judgment in his favour stated that the Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo’s Federal Government should release the seized statutory allocation of the Lagos State Local Government funds.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was actively involved in the creation of the Action Congress (AC) political party as recourse to the decimated Alliance for Democracy (AD). Rallying like minds across the country, he sold sound ideals and programmes on this fresh and new political platform. Within a few months, he transformed this new party as the credible opposition to the PDP in the country.

His political career began in 1992, when he was elected to the Nigerian Senate representing the Lagos West constituency in the short-lived Nigerian Third Republic. After the results of the 12 June 1993 presidential elections were annulled, Tinubu became a founding member of the pro-democracy National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), which mobilized support for the restoration of democracy and recognition of the 12 June results. He went into exile in 1994 and returned to the country in 1998 after the death of military dictator Sani Abacha, which ushered in a transition to civilian rule.

In the run-up to the 1999 elections, Bola Tinubu was a protégé of Alliance for Democracy (AD) leaders Abraham Adesanya and Ayo Adebanjo. He won the AD primaries for the Lagos State gubernatorial elections in competition with Funsho Williams and Wahab Dosunmu, a former Minister of Works and Housing. In April 1999, he stood for the position of Executive Governor of Lagos State on the AD ticket and was elected Lagos State governor.

When he assumed office in May 1999, Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised 10,000 housing units for the poor. During his eight-year period of office, he made large investments in education in the state. He also initiated new road construction, required to meet the needs of the fast-growing population of the state.

The Oloye Tinubu, alongside a new deputy governor, Femi Pedro, won re-election to office as Governor in April 2003. All other states in the South West fell to the People's Democratic Party.

He was involved in a struggle with the Federal government over whether Lagos State had the right to create new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to meet the needs of its large population.

The controversy led to the Federal government seizing funds meant for local councils in the state. During the later part of his term in office, he was engaged in continuous clashes with PDP powers such as Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Lagos State senator who became minister of works, and Bode George, southwest chairman of the PDP. Relations between Bola Tinubu and deputy governor Femi Pedro became increasingly tense after Pedro declared his intention to run for the gubernatorial elections. Femi Pedro competed to become the AC candidate for governor in the 2007 elections, but withdrew his name on the eve of the party nomination. He defected to the Labour Party while still keeping his position as deputy governor. Tinubu's tenure as Lagos State Governor ended on 29 May 2007 when Babatunde Fashola of the Action Congress took office. Fashola had been Chief of Staff to Bola Tinubu.

Today, the great legacy of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is built on by his successor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), who served as his Chief of Staff. Continuation of Tinubu’s outstanding policies makes the present administration of Lagos State an exceptional and the foremost Government in Nigeria. The Jagaban Borgu still marches on in the political landscape of the country, with a resolve to take on any challenging task with positive public to reduce poverty among his people.

Following the victory by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 2007 elections, Bola Tinubu was active in negotiations to bring together the fragmented opposition parties into a "mega-party" capable of challenging the PDP in 2011. In July 2009, he called for implementation of electoral reforms spelled out in the Uwais report to ensure that the 2011 elections would be as free and fair as the elections of 1993 had been. In December 2009 there were reports that Babatunde Fashola and Bola Tinubu had fallen out over the issue of whether Fashola should run for reelection in 2011, with Tinubu said to be supporting the Commissioner for Environment, Muiz Banire. Tinubu formed a new party alongside Muhammadu Buhari a party which was named All Progressive congress (APC). The goal was to build a stronger party to get rid of the ruling party PDP.

In 2015 Tinubu's target became a success as APC won the presidential elections and most of the polls across the country. Tinubu is married to Oluremi Tinubu, the current Senator of central Lagos State. His youngest daughter, Abibat Tinubu, graduated from a Music college in Boston, Massachusetts, US in 2013.

Global South leaders: 'It’s time for the Global North to walk the talk and collaborate'

#SpecialMeeting24: Key highlights from voices representing the 'Global South perspective'. Image:  World Economic Forum

.chakra .wef-1c7l3mo{-webkit-transition:all 0.15s ease-out;transition:all 0.15s ease-out;cursor:pointer;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;outline:none;color:inherit;}.chakra .wef-1c7l3mo:hover,.chakra .wef-1c7l3mo[data-hover]{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.chakra .wef-1c7l3mo:focus,.chakra .wef-1c7l3mo[data-focus]{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(168,203,251,0.5);} Pooja Chhabria

• The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, is being held in Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
• The meeting is organized around three themes: revitalizing global collaboration; a compact for inclusive growth; and catalyzing action on energy for development.
• Here are the key highlights from voices representing the 'Global South'.

The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Saudi Arabia united over 1,000 leaders from developed and developing markets to find solutions to immediate crises while laying the groundwork for creating a more sustainable, resilient world .

The Meeting saw a distinctive focus on the 'Global South' across the three major themes: revitalizing global collaboration; a compact for inclusive growth; and catalyzing action on energy for development.

From Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning emphasizing the urgency of collaboration to Rwanda's President advocating to bridge North-South divides, the discussions underscored the complex dynamics shaping development.

Here's a recap encapsulating key voices and perspectives from the Meeting:

HE Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, Saudi Arabia

International collaboration featured high on the agenda at the Meeting, and HE Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning in Saudi Arabia, said it has ‘never been more important than it is today.’

"We are working to ensure that progress for one part of the world does not come at the expense of another. Eight years into Vision 2030, we have demonstrated our willingness to lead the way towards a model of transformative growth that is innovative, inclusive and sustainable," he says.

For the first time ever in 2023, our non-oil activities represented 50% of our total GDP.

Speaking at the opening press conference, the Minister also discussed the importance of ensuring a ‘stable Middle East for a stable and prosperous world and for us to revive global economic growth.’

Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt

To stay on course for net zero, an extra $2.5 trillion is required for the developing world’s energy transition. That will only happen if the private and public sectors work together, says Egyptian minister Rania Al-Mashat.

The government alone cannot achieve these objectives. Private sector has to come in... the reskilling that is required around the green transition also requires a public-private partnership.

She highlights the financing gap relating to the green transition and says the Global South will ultimately require a ‘culture change’.

"Energy is key for everyday life and livelihood. And sometimes, change in culture is what is most important", she says.

"Everybody's used to their regular cars, not to electric cars. Everybody is used to that electricity is being generated either through coal or through fossil fuels, through gas rather than renewables... But that requires an investment on people's side. It also requires incentives that the government can give people who would move towards clean sources of electricity or energy. So it's a cultural change."

Hala H. ElSaid Younes, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Egypt

International trade and globalization are the main drivers of inclusive economic growth, said Hala H. ElSaid Younes, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development in Egypt.

She participated in a session titled ‘What Homeland Economics Means for Trade’ and highlighted the rising inequality in the ‘distribution of technology’ between developing and developed nations.

“What the developing and middle-income countries need is more transfer of technology, more FDI (foreign direct investment), more capacity building for their people to become resilient and agile to external shocks,” she says.

The minister also focused on the spillover effects of the war in Gaza and tensions in the Red Sea, which have led to soaring food and energy prices locally.

Egypt is a country that has been faced with multiple unprecedented shocks… 50% of shipments that used to pass by the Red Sea have been transferred to the Cape of Good Hope and has led to a decrease in our revenues.

The raising interest rates has also made access to capital costly, she says, leaving middle-income countries with limited fiscal space to support the vulnerable. These factors have led to Egypt adopting the ‘structural reform agenda’ to ensure macroeconomic stability alongside investment in the labour force, infrastructure, and green manufacturing.

M.U.M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka

M.U.M. Ali Sabry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka, represented the ‘Global South perspective’ at the session titled ‘North to South, East to West: Rebuilding Trust’.

Countries in the Global South need the support of the Global North on access to low-cost funding, debt relief, transition to the latest technology, and the digital divide. So, I think it’s time for the Global North to walk the talk and collaborate.

He went on to add: “Peace and stability is very important, as a result of which, the economies or the GDPs have grown eight times despite the challenges.

"So we, as members of the Global South, would like and request the Global North and the players who have so much of power… don't close the channels of diplomacy. Open channels of communication.”

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, echoed similar sentiments at the Meeting’s Opening Plenary session and said, ‘The North-South divide is a very real issue that needs to be addressed with urgency’.

The rest of the world has to recognize the importance of investing in and with Africa. Second, Africa must avoid a victim mentality and start raising ourselves to the level we should be.

He emphasized the vast resources, geographical location, and its people as factors of advantage. But to narrow the divide, he says, requires 'being reasonable, honest, upfront and fighting for what's right'.

Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization, African Union Commission

The African continent is rich in renewable energy sources. It’s often referred to as the “Sun continent ” because it receives more hours of bright sunlight than any other continent and has 60% of the world’s solar resources.

This is in addition to sizeable, additional potential for hydropower and wind energy. In terms of geothermal power generation, it’s set to overtake Europe by 2030 .

But its overall capacity still remains heavily underutilized and leads to an energy access gap , impacting socio-economic and human development continent-wide. Amani Abou-Zeid, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization at the African Union Commission focused on the stark reality we see today:

More than half of our population [in the African continent] does not have access to electricity. Over 90% of our population, almost a billion people, do not have access to clean cooking. We cannot afford to discard any solution at this point.

During a session on the ‘Rise of Green Molecules,’ she spoke about advancing investments and developing local value chains to become a catalyst for development. “We need to intensify the work in developing the technologies to make them more affordable and adapted to local needs,” she says.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Finance and Revenue , Pakistan

Speaking in a session on fintech, Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Minister for Finance and Revenue in Pakistan, talked about the importance of accelerating the digital journey by placing people and processes at the centre. “If you have a broken process and you go ahead and automate it, that doesn’t work,” he says. Here’s how he’s thinking about it within the context of his country, which still heavily relies on cash:

We need to reimagine our economy the way other countries have done… get on to digital solutions.

He went on to add, "We have two important pillars: the national identification being supported by NADRA and a real-time payment system called RAAST. These are two important pillars through which we can actually start moving towards documenting the economy through digital solutions… it’s a huge priority for us as we go forward."

Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation, Rwanda

Paula Ingabire, Rwanda's Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation, remains optimistic about the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

In a session titled ‘AI, Productivity, Work: Can We Have it All?’, she spoke about the two main benefits it can have for the African continent, but particularly for her country of Rwanda.

"One of the benefits that we have is that we don't have legacy infrastructure and systems. So if we're able to be laser-focused on how we deploy AI solutions for the societal problems we're trying to solve, then we gain the benefits, but also, we're able to leapfrog when it comes to technological development," she says.

"The second thing that excites me about AI is its up-levelling effect on the workforce, particularly for least-skilled professionals… they stand to benefit the most from generative AI. What is challenging, though, is to think about the wage gap that will persist."

She highlighted, through an example, over 100,000 community health workers who provide door-to-door primary healthcare services in Rwanda and benefit from a large language model that connects them to wide-ranging information as they respond.

Least-skilled professionals… they stand to benefit the most from generative AI. What is challenging, though, is to think about the wage gap that will persist.

Overall, an economic impact assessment, she says, shows ‘AI can contribute about 6% to our GDP growth’, with particular use cases in agriculture since 70% of the population is involved in the sector. But addressing risks around digital divide and inclusivity must take priority, she added.

Tengku Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia

In a discussion on reigniting growth globally, Tengku Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry in Malaysia, offered a regional perspective on ensuring sustained growth.

The Association of South East Asian Nations (or Asean) has been a ‘net beneficiary’ in the last few years, he says.

The region is also witnessing the benefits of a recent trend around ‘friend-shoring’ , which refers to the rerouting of supply chains to countries perceived as politically and economically safe or low-risk, to avoid disruption to the flow of business. “ASEAN being neutral in many of its positions has been attractive for many institutions and companies to relook at strengthening their supply chain… growth has been around 4 to 5%, and it’s expected to continue that trend.”

However, he reinforced the need for inclusive growth and deepening integration within the economies of ASEAN.

We, as a member of Asean, recognize the importance of growth to be inclusive. So growth of one Asean nation should not be at the expense of another.

Mohamad Al-Ississ, Minister of Finance, Jordan

Uncertainty is here to stay, according to Mohamad Al-Ississ, Jordan’s Minister of Finance. He was speaking at a discussion on the broader outlook for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which faces a range of complexities, from conflict to shipping disruptions.

Jordan has been resilient ‘against all odds’, he says, but one crucial aspect remains:

Ultimately, 70% of our population is below 30. They deserve to see their hopes of a better life realized, and the unfolding events in the region have delivered the biggest deficit: the deficit of hope… we must safeguard that.

Noor Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Bahrain

Bahrain’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor Ali Alkhulaif, appeared at a session on overcoming challenges and advancing economic gender parity. While current progress on the issue remains fragmented, she says her country remains on the ‘right trajectory’.

There’s been great progress [on gender parity in Bahrain]. COVID may have slowed things down… but there were also initiatives introduced to make sure women are not economic victims.

About 75% of the task force that dealt with COVID-19 comprised of women, she added, while highlighting legislations and public-private partnerships that are furthering change.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian President, reflected on the tough measures taken to recalibrate his economy, particularly the removal of the decades-long subsidy on petroleum products . “There is no doubt it was a necessary action for my country not to go bankrupt,” he said.

“There is a parallel arrangement to really cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on the country's vulnerable population... Luckily, we have a very vibrant, youthful population that is committed to growth,” he added.

As part of his remarks on the ‘Opening Plenary: A New Vision for Global Development’, he emphasized:

Nigeria is consistent in its belief that economic collaboration is important. And inclusiveness is necessary to engender stability in the rest of the world.

Have you read?

Day 2 #specialmeeting24: key insights and what to know, agritech: shaping agriculture in emerging economies, today and tomorrow, strategic cybersecurity talent framework, realizing the potential of global digital jobs, related topics:.

• International 2 Open submenu
• Health & Wellbeing
• Life & Style
• Rest of the World

As Leemon Ikpea Backs Tinubu’s Vision for Nigeria, Says He is a Transformative Leader

Eyeing a New Nigeria, Chief Leemon Ikpea, the founder and chairman of the Lee Engineering Group and Allied Companies Limited backs the governance vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging faith and patience in the president’s challenging trajectory, Louis Achi writes

Up close, Dr. (Chief) Leemon Ikpea, emits controlled vibrations of energy. His intensity of focus mirrored in the precision of his numerous, successful project executions is unmistakable. He has certainly proved that entrepreneurship, integrity, philanthropy and hard work fundamentally address human development.

At the level of small talk, you could hardly get the better of the Adolor of Ewato.  He is an   astute, top-notch entrepreneur more at home with analysis and action; and believes that bold leadership requires making tough choices in the interest of society and humanity.

That is why he insists that the tough choices President Tinubu is making are in the national interest. Without beating about the bush, he insists the President’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was a necessary action to head off national bankruptcy and reset the economy for growth, even though it has caused difficulties and hardship for many Nigerians.

Chief Ikpea also picked out Tinubu’s currency reforms to establish a market-determined exchange rate, arguing, this will boost competitiveness, deter corruption and improve transparency.

He perhaps hit the bull’s-eye when he stated that under President Tinubu, the economy has turned the corner.

“Nigeria’s economy has turned the corner. I strongly believe that in the coming months, the economy will roar back to glory. We should have cause to openly acknowledge these positive changes and celebrate by this year’s ending. Mark this. Nigerians must unite, rally around our President and his team,” a clearly elated Chief Ikpea told THISDAY.

Chief Ikpea is the founding Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Lee Group of Companies, a conglomerate traversing oil and gas services, engineering construction, travels and tours, and equipment fabrication and manufacturing. Lee Engineering is now a leading indigenous oil, gas and power services company performing brilliantly and professionally in the league of multinationals.

Worthy of note is that Chief Ikpea is also at the forefront of the promotion of indigenous technology, to take up the challenges of the oil and gas sector, engineering construction, and jobs that were hitherto, the forte of big foreign companies.

Another defining feature of the Ikpea persona is his statesmanship. He rides far above primordial and partisan interests, as his network of relationships cut across tribes, religions and races, both within and abroad.

Always sensitive to his environment, it is perhaps not surprising that Ikpea’s focus firmly remains on deepening the country’s success stories, confronting the multi-hued challenges and building more enormous frontiers for national prosperity. It is against this backdrop that he has expressed his total support for the governance vision of the President which he believes fundamentally targets a new, more secure and prosperous Nigeria.

He shared something of this deep position with THISDAY recently. His words: “It’s not just a cliché that Tinubu redefined the foundation of modern Lagos, which his successors built on. He made bold decisions and executed destiny-defining policies. Such a leader’s past can only illuminate a promising future for the people.”

According to the humble billionaire entrepreneur, genuine transformation of a nation to put it on the path of prosperity is a gradual process. Hear him: “The process is gradual. It’s understood that many of the country’s challenges accumulated over decades. Successive leaders shied away from taking bold decisions until things came to a head.  So, who bells the cat? Courage is a true sign of leadership. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. We can see that in the president.”

Chief Ikpea who covets knowledge-driven innovations, proactive engagement with stakeholders, policy makers and sure-footed action told THISDAY that “It’s no secret that today, the world, Africa and Nigeria stand on the brink of substantial disruptions – and also of considerable opportunity – as new governance, political and business models challenge traditional playbooks.”

According to him, only leaders with bold visions can provide the needed stability and safety as they grapple with the imperatives of transformation. “Clearly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one such leader on the continent,” he said.

Chief Ikpea takes the pledged creation of a trillion-dollar economy in ten years as one example of Tinubu’s proclamation which he said many are doubting without valid grounds. He recalls that the US State of California recorded over three trillion-dollar GDP in 2023 by leveraging its human and technological resources.

He agrees with President Tinubu’s administration that its Renewed Hope Agenda can indeed leverage Nigeria’s population and resources to build a trillion-dollar economy within the next decade.

President Tinubu had noted that achieving his ambitious goal of creating a trillion-dollar economy in ten years can be further facilitated by ongoing efforts on job creation, access to capital for SMEs, inclusiveness, the rule of law and the fight against insecurity, hunger, poverty and corruption.

The President made this declaration during the opening session of the 2023 National Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Abuja, last December.

Chief Ikpea readily agrees with the Hon. Minister of Information that Nigerians are reaping the benefits of Tinubu’s reforms, though acknowledging the hard times most Nigerians are currently experiencing. “The difficult times are indeed temporary, but the benefits will be permanent,” he insists.

According to Ikpea, “Under  President Tinubu’s administration which is under a year old, a GDP growth of 3.46% in the fourth quarter of 2023 as against 2.54% was recorded in the third quarter of 2023.

“There was a sixty-six per cent rise in capital importation in the fourth quarter of 2023, reversing a 36% decline in the third quarter, petrol importation reduction by 50% since the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy and the crossing of the 100,000 mark of the Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index mark – its highest ever, mainly due to the pragmatic reforms initiated by the President, which inspired investor confidence in the Nigerian economy.

“Because of Tinubu’s reforms, oil production has risen from 1.22 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2023 to 1.55 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2023.

“It shouldn’t be forgotten that the President has also given a directive for the design of a Social Security Unemployment Programme to cater for the unemployed graduates. This is in addition to setting up of a Social Consumer Credit Scheme to boost the purchasing power of Nigerians, as they make adjustments in view of the temporary economic hardship.

“The government is equally tackling insecurity headlong and more success stories are coming in on a daily basis. Without any doubt, Nigeria is winning the war against insecurity.

“These testify to the bold initiatives taken by Mr. President to reflate the Nigerian economy and return it to the path of growth and sustainable development.

“Recently, President Tinubu approved a revolutionary approach towards reducing the cost of governance through the implementation of the much-talked-about Oronsaye Report – 12 years after the report was submitted to the then President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

“This is a clear demonstration of Mr. President’s unwavering commitment to fiscal prudence and responsible governance by championing a comprehensive review of the government’s commissions, agencies, and parastatals.

“In recognition of the need to rationalise the size and scope of government, the President has taken decisive action to merge certain agencies and scrap others that are redundant or have outlived their usefulness.

“The merger of some agencies and parastatals and the scrapping of others are not decisions taken lightly. It followed careful consideration and strategic planning to ensure that essential services are not compromised and that the needs of our citizens are adequately addressed while putting the interests of the nation first and foremost.

“Through the implementation of Oronsaye’s Report, President Tinubu clearly aims to achieve significant cost savings by eliminating duplication of functions, streamlining administrative processes, and optimizing resource allocation. This proactive approach will enable the government to operate more efficiently, while maintaining quality delivery of services to the Nigerian people.

“It is worth noting that these measures are not undertaken in isolation but are part of a broader strategy to reform and modernize government institutions by leveraging technology, promoting innovation, and fostering a culture of performance and accountability across all sectors.”

The unassuming Adolor of Ewato reiterates his conviction that hard choices being made by the country’s leadership today are a promissory note to a certain productive and prosperous future. Notwithstanding that not many may share his conviction, he holds that if the federal government conscientiously implements its economic policies, making adjustments where they are needed, there certainly will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Chief Ikpea urged Nigerians to exercise more patience with the Tinubu administration. Hear him: “My advice to Nigerians is to be patient. I feel the painful pinch of the reforms. It must be endured with the hope and confidence that things will return to normal. In the interim, we should all support the president and his administration. Normalcy will return sooner rather than later. No sacrifice is too big to make for one’s country.”

  Chief Ikpea is an exemplary nationalist, patriot and philanthropist who is   driven by realism,   optimism and prosperity for his people as he continues to intensify his investments in the nation’s economy. “We have ongoing gas projects, several of which will also increase the government’s revenue,” the champion of local content, especially in the strategic energy sector stated.

Indeed, his logic and nationalistic fervour can hardly be faulted.

Related Articles

Founded on January 22, 1995, THISDAY is published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD., 35 Creek Road Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria with offices in 36 states of Nigeria , the Federal Capital Territory and around the world. It is Nigeria’s most authoritative news media available on all platforms for the political, business, professional and diplomatic elite and broader middle classes while serving as the meeting point of new ideas, culture and technology for the aspirationals and millennials. The newspaper is a public trust dedicated to the pursuit of truth and reason covering a range of issues from breaking news to politics, business, the markets, the arts, sports and community to the crossroads of people and society.

Helpful Links

• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions

You can email us at: [email protected] or visit our contact us page.

Global site navigation

• Celebrities
• Celebrity biographies
• Messages - Wishes - Quotes
• TV-shows and movies
• Fashion and style
• Capital Market
• Family and Relationships

Local editions

• Legit Nigeria News
• Legit Hausa News
• Legit Spanish News
• Legit French News

Tension as Tinubu Reportedly Set To Sack, Replace Ministers

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is said to reshuffle offices ahead of his first anniversary on May 29
• Some ministers who do not meet up with the president's expectations will be sacked and others replaced
• The special adviser to the president on policy coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, will handle the assessment and evaluation of the ministers

PAY ATTENTION: The 2024 Business Leaders Awards Present Entrepreneurs that Change Nigeria for the Better. Check out their Stories!

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to sack and replace some of his cabinet members before May 29 in preparation for his first anniversary in office.

The shake-up will also involve a reshuffling of offices as he assesses and evaluates the performance of his cabinet members.

Two reasons Nigerians will vote for Tinubu in 2027 - APC chief spills

As reported by Guardian , a team of about 140 officials has been assembled to oversee and evaluate the performance of various federal ministries and agencies (MDAs).

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!

They include some permanent secretaries, directors of planning and other officials from the 35 ministries.

Legit.ng recall that Tinubu had during the retreat for the ministers in November last year vowed to drop ministers who did not measure up to his expectations.

The special adviser to Tinubu on policy and coordination and head, central delivery and coordination unit, Hadiza Bala Usman, said to be leading the Central Delivery Coordination Unit saddled with the responsibility of evaluating the ministers.

Tinubu might also use the opportunity to review the appointment of some ministers, who are having issues before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other integrity agencies.

2027 Presidency: Why we will vote for Tinubu, Arewa group explains

However, it is not clear if Tinubu will use the report of the assessment agency for the impending sack and reshuffle of ministers.

As reported by Arise News , Usman said that the president will drop ministers who do not deliver on their mandates.

She said the president was serious about delivering on his promise to make life better and easier for Nigerians.

El-Rufai speaks on ministers Tinubu should sack

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that El-Rufai urged Tinubu not to hesitate to sack ministers and other appointees who could not deliver on the assignment given to them.

The former governor made the remark while calling on the president to investigate the possibility of amending non-result-oriented policies.

El-Rufai sent his message to the president while speaking with journalists in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, on Monday, April 15.

PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters!

Source: Legit.ng

Who Is Folashade Tinubu-Ojo? Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu Daughter Biography Details

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo’s Wikipedia profile isn’t accessible on the web yet, she is the little girl of a Nigerian legislator Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu.

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo is the little girl of Nigerian lawmaker Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, she is the primary born little girl of the legislator and presently the Iyaloja of Lagos, Nigeria as per The Famous Naija.

Her dad Bola Tinubu is a Nigerian bookkeeper and legislator who has filled in as the All Progressives Congress’ public chief since the party’s beginning in 2013. He has additionally pronounced his nomination for the impending official political race in Nigeria in 2023.

Awe inspiring.

Thank you Nasarawa and Jigawa delegates. #BAT ♾ pic.twitter.com/EGX98coy25

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) May 21, 2022

Allow us to get more familiar with Folashade Tinubu-Ojo’s Wikipedia and investigate her significant other and kids.

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Wikipedia Explored Folashade Tinubu-Ojo doesn’t have a Wikipedia profile for her wiki and bio yet.

Truth be told, she is likewise not referenced in her dad’s Wikipedia profile also.

She is at present the Iyaloja, in a real sense importance mother of the market, of Lagos since October 29, 2013.

Be that as it may, her title didn’t come simple for Folashade. Pundits battled that she was inadequate because of her age and absence of market insight. Others accepted that it was Chief Tinubu’s plot to acquire expert for his family among Lagosians.

“If democracy is to be sustained it must also elevate the performance level of government and the corresponding rights and privileges enjoyed by the citizens”.

Happy Democracy Day #BAT23 pic.twitter.com/IJEpj6CpLj

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) June 13, 2022

Much data about her own life has not risen to the top yet regardless of her being covered by the press broadly. Folashade keeps a distance between her work life and her own life, she doesn’t allow her own life to spill into the media.

Who Are Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Husband And Children? Folashade Tinubu-Ojo is hitched to her better half Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo.

Her better half Oyetunde is Bola Tinubu’s child in-regulation and a Nigerian money manager, legislator, and previous individual from the House of Representatives.

The couple invited their most memorable child on December 25, 2017. The couple isn’t known to have some other youngsters yet.

As a matter of fact, the couple needed to hang tight for a very long time in the wake of getting hitched to carry the little life into the world. They were seen sharing their joy via online entertainment and the web.

Thank you Nasarawa and Jigawa delegates. #BAT ♾ pic.twitter.com/kIInYnbr6M

The name of Folashade and Oyetunde’s kids has not risen to the top yet, they have not shared a lot of about their child kid on the web at this point.

What Is Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Real Age? Folashade Tinubu-Ojo’s genuine age is 46 years of age yet her age has been a debate for quite a while now.

Ojo is supposed to be in her 60s at this point, yet the data goes against with her dad’s age as numerically her dad is only 7 years more established than her as per All Africa.

Be that as it may, her real age starting around 2022 is supposed to be 46 years of age as indicated by The Famous Naija. She was born in the year 1976 and she praises her birthday on June 17.

Twitter Account.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tcLGrqCdnaSeuqZ6wqikaKiVpL2tsY6wn6hlmah6p7vLmqqhmZSaerW1za6ZrmWfn7xur8einJ9lkqS5onnAoaSenF2ptq%2FBwa5knZmlnLW1sdFmmaKnl6eusbTYZpuerJGeubR5kmtram9oY7W1ucs%3D

• ← Previous Post
• Next Post →