President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga as he marks his 73rd birthday, praising his remarkable impact on Nigeria’s business environment.
In a message released on Tuesday, Tinubu highlighted Adenuga’s rise from modest beginnings to becoming one of Africa’s leading entrepreneurs, noting that his success reflects strong vision and unwavering confidence in Nigeria’s economic potential.
The president commended the Globacom and Conoil chairman for setting high standards across different industries, adding that his legacy continues to stand as a symbol of excellence.
“From telecommunications, real estate, banking, and oil and gas, he has put an imprint of excellence on the Nigerian enterprise,” the statement reads.
The president added that Adenuga’s life has served as an inspiration for younger generations.
“I congratulate the Guru, a businessman with the Midas touch, on his birthday today, April 29,” he said.
“Mike’s life is an affirmation of the audacity of hope, belief, and vision. From humble beginnings, he rose to become one of Africa’s finest entrepreneurs.
“His achievements in business are a testament to the immense possibilities of the Nigerian enterprise and an inspiration to the younger generation that, through hard work, innovation, and resilience, they can rise to become standout men and women of their generation.”
Tinubu commended the contributions of Adenuga in arts, culture, sports, and entertainment, adding that his support has sustained festivals and created platforms for young creatives to thrive.
“I commend Mike for his consistent support for our arts, culture, sports, and entertainment sectors,” the president added.
“With his support, culturally significant festivals across the country have been sustained, as well as entertainment events that unleash the creativity of Nigerian youths.
“I also laud his many humanitarian endeavours across education and healthcare, and encourage him not to stop giving back to the people.”