By Muhyideen Jimoh
President Bola Tinubu has described Otunba Mike Adenuga, Chairman of one of Nigeria’s foremost telecom companies, Globacom and an oil firm, Conoil as a businessman with the Midas touch.
Tinubu said this in a congratulatory message to the business colossus whose imprint of excellence cuts across telecommunications, real estate, banking, oil and gas on his 73rd birthday.
The congratulatory message is contained in a statement personally signed by the President on Tuesday in Abuja.
“I congratulate the Guru, a businessman with the Midas touch, on his birthday.”
He said Adenuga’s life remained an affirmation of hope, belief and vision.
According to the president, the business mogul rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s finest entrepreneurs.
Tinubu said Adenuga’s achievements demonstrated the immense possibilities of Nigerian enterprise, adding that the success story would inspire younger Nigerians.
The president also commended Adenuga’s support for arts, culture, sports and entertainment.
He said culturally significant festivals and youth-focused entertainment events had continued to thrive through the businessman’s backing.
Tinubu further praised Adenuga’s humanitarian contributions in education and healthcare.
“I also laud his many humanitarian endeavours across education and healthcare, and encourage him not to stop giving back to the people.”
The president prayed for continued good health, wisdom and renewed vision for greater accomplishments.
“As Mike celebrates today (Wednesday), I celebrate with him and pray that God Almighty continues to bless him with good health, wisdom, and renewed vision for even greater accomplishments,” Tinubu said. (NAN)
