Tinubu, Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun congratulate Adenuga at 70

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Tinubu, Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun congratulate Adenuga at 70

The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the Chairman of Globacom Telecommunications, Otunba Mike Adenuga (Jnr), on his 70th birthday. He also commended him for his unwavering commitment to nation-building.

In the congratulatory message issued by his Media Officer, Tunde Rahman, the President-elect praised Adenuga’s accomplishments in the telecommunications, oil, real estate and aviation sectors, while wishing him more years in profound health.

Tinubu said, “I congratulate Otunba Mike Adenuga on attaining 70. Adenuga is a firm believer in the manifest destiny of Nigeria as a great country. This he has demonstrated with his continuous investments in our economy, creating thousands of jobs and wealth for our people through his many businesses.”

Also, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, in a congratulatory message he issued on Saturday, described Adenuga as a “quintessential philanthropist, humane and urbane gentleman.” He described Adenuga as “one of Africa’s most illustrious sons and guru of business, Bull of sports, and above all, a thorough-bred, authentic, and loving family man.”

He added, “Turning 70 has a way of giving you an absolute sense of fulfilment. I have been there, so I know it. And as someone that has confronted and remarkably conquered the challenges of poverty, one can only imagine how fulfilled you now feel, having climbed up and now sitting comfortably atop the dizzying heights of business and affluence.

Similarly, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, commended Adenuga for his commitment to nation-building and the growth of Nigeria’s economy.

He said, “Otunba Adenuga is one of Nigeria’s business pillars and philanthropists who have impacted millions of Nigerians through their businesses across the country. He has contributed immensely to the economy of Nigeria and Lagos State in particular as an employer of labour and an accomplished businessman.”

Similarly, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, described Adenuga as a business icon who had brought glory to Nigeria and Ogun State.

He noted that the Adenuga, a telecommunications tycoon, had contributed immensely to the telecommunication industry in the country.

Abiodun added that seven decades looked good on the Chairman of Globacom, noting that the state would continue to celebrate his achievements and feats, not only in the country but beyond.