President of Nigeria: Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President of Nigeria: Bola Ahmed Tinubu

(Current President as of January 2025)

Personal Background

• Full Name: Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu
• Date of Birth: March 29, 1952
• Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
• Political Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

Education

1. Primary and Secondary Education:
   • Attended St. John’s Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos, and Children’s Home School, Ibadan.
2. Tertiary Education:
   • Studied at Chicago State University, Illinois, USA.
   • Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1979.

Career Highlights

Professional Career

• Worked with top accounting firms, including Deloitte and Arthur Andersen.
• Rose to prominence as a financial expert, particularly during his time at Mobil Oil Nigeria, where he became an executive.

Political Career

1. Senator (1992–1993):
   • Elected Senator for Lagos West in the short-lived Third Republic.
   • Advocated for democratic governance during General Sani Abacha’s military rule.
2. Governor of Lagos State (1999–2007):
   • Introduced wide-ranging reforms that transformed Lagos into Nigeria’s economic hub.
   • Key Achievements:
     • Improved tax collection and revenue generation systems.
     • Infrastructure development: roads, healthcare facilities, and schools.
     • Established the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
     • Creation of new local council development areas to enhance governance.
3. National Politics:
   • Played a pivotal role in the merger of opposition parties that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013.
   • Strategist in the 2015 and 2019 elections, which brought Muhammadu Buhari to power.
4. President of Nigeria (2023–Present):
   • Inaugurated on May 29, 2023, after winning the 2023 general elections.

Achievements as President

1. Economic Reforms:
   • Implemented measures to unify exchange rates and stabilize the Naira.
   • Removed fuel subsidies to redirect funds toward development.
2. Infrastructure Development:
   • Renewed focus on roads, railways, and power generation to drive economic growth.
3. Foreign Relations:
   • Advocated for stronger ties with African nations and global powers to attract investment.
4. Youth and Empowerment:
   • Pushed for policies to support youth entrepreneurship and employment.

Notable Recognition

• Known for his political astuteness and ability to build coalitions.
• Regarded as a visionary leader, especially for his transformative governance in Lagos.