Tinubu felicitates Adenuga on 72 birthday
CHIGOZIE AMADI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Mike Adeniyi Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, as he marked his birthday on April 29.
The president said that Dr. Adenuga’s life, from humble beginnings, is a testament to the power of vision and the outcome of resilience.
“His humility and diligence have enabled him to succeed in banking, telecommunications, oil, and gas.
Tinubu further explained that the man Nigerians affectionately call ‘The Guru’ has, through determination and hard work, built businesses that have created thousands of jobs for our people.
He said that Nigerians will always appreciate Globacom’s ingenuity in disrupting the billing template in the telecommunications sector, by pioneering per-second billing, Glo expanded telephony and digital access to millions of Nigerians.
He also said that Conoil has proven that an indigenous firm can compete with international oil companies, fostering energy independence and security for our country.
Beyond his business achievements, Dr. Adenuga’s philanthropy, through the Mike Adenuga Foundation, has touched many lives—supporting tertiary education, healthcare, and cultural advancement across our nation.
The President told Dr. Adenuga, that Nigeria is grateful for his immense contributions to our country’s progress and prosperity and commended him for extending his investments to other African countries,and Europe. He described it as a bold effort which earned Dr. Adenuga well-deserved honours as Commander of the Legion of Honour (France) and Ghana’s Companion of the Star of Ghana.
The President went on to say “On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I pray that God Almighty will continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, and renewed vision as you inspire others in service to our nation.
