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Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu (born 29 March 1952), nicknamed the Jagaban of Lagos, is a 72-year-old Nigerian politician and businessman.
He is also a Senior Statesman and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He served as the 12th Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007.
Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, currently occupies the prestigious position of the 16th President of Nigeria. His political journey saw him gain considerable influence as a former governor of Lagos State, a role he performed admirably from 1999 to 2007. In addition, he showcased his talents as a senator representing Lagos West during the Third Republic, adding more layers to his diverse political career.
Bola Tinubu is considered the godfather of many Nigerian politicians, including being a mentor to aspiring politicians.
Nigerian politician
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| First and last name: | Football Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu |
| Stage Name: | Tinubu Ball |
| Born: | March 29, 1952 (age 72) |
| Place of birth: | Osun, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Abibatu Mogaji, Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu |
| Children: | Seyi Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Jide Tinubu, Abibat Tinubu |
| Height: | 1.6 minutes |
| Still alive: | Have & Be Healthy |
| Siblings: | Rafiu Olubodun Tinubu |
| Spouse • Wife: | Oluremi Tinubu |
| Job: | Politician • Businessman |
| Net asset value: | 4 billion dollars |
Early life and education
Bola Tinubu was born on 29 March 1952 in Osun State to the prominent Tinubu family, his mother, Abibatu Mogaji, a trader, later to become the Ìyál’ọ́jà of Lagos. Tinubu’s tribe is Yoruba, one of the three main ethnic groups in Nigeria. He is Muslim.
His parents were Chief Abibatu Mogaji (mother) and Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu (father). He had siblings, but their names and details are not widely known.
He attended St. John’s Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos and Children’s Home School in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria.
Bola Tinubu was then sent to Richard J. Daley College in Chicago, Illinois, and then to Chicago State University for further education.
He graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Career
Before returning to Nigeria, Bola Tinubu worked with leading firms such as Deloitte, Arthur Anderson and GTE Services Corporation in the United States. After returning to Nigeria in 1983, he secured a job with Mobil Oil, Nigeria where he later rose to the position of Managing Director in the company.
However, he began his political career in 1992, serving as a senator representing the Lagos West constituency during the short-lived Third Republic of Nigeria. After the June 12 elections were annulled, Bola Tinubu, along with several other well-meaning Nigerians, formed the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), a group committed to restoring democracy and recognizing the June 12 results.
In 1994, Bola Tinubu fled Nigeria under arrest and torture and later returned in 1998 after the death of Sani Abacha.
In 1999, Bola Tinubu contested and won the Lagos state gubernatorial election under the auspices of the Alliance for Democracy (AD).
In April 2003, he was re-elected for a second term and served until 2007. Bola Tinubu is currently the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the government led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President of Nigeria
Bola Ahmed Tinubu took the presidential stage on May 29, 2023, with global legitimacy. The inauguration ceremony at Eagle Square in Abuja marked the symbolic transfer of power from his predecessor, Buhari.
In a bold move, Tinubu abolished fuel subsidies in his inaugural address, sparking a flurry of reactions. The abolition, which was hailed by the World Bank, signaled a significant fiscal shift. Tinubu’s fiscal moves continued when he suspended the central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, and appointed a new caretaker governor, Folashodun Adebisi.
As subsidies evaporated, foreign exchange restrictions were lifted and the national currency plummeted. Tinubu’s financial acrobatics, comparable to those of the SAP regime in 1986, sought to remake Nigeria’s economic script. The stage was set with the inauguration of the National Economic Council, a council of wizards who advise the President, with Wale Edun as monetary policy expert.
In a dramatic shake-up, Tinubu appointed key players—Senator George Akume, the mastermind behind government affairs, and Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief coordinator of the presidential staff. The suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa, the head of the EFCC, added a dark twist as Bawa had previously poked fun at Tinubu’s affairs.
In a radical change, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu was declared National Security Adviser, an acknowledgment of civilian control in a military-dominated chessboard. The purge of more than a hundred key generals further consolidated Tinubu’s control over a reshaped security landscape.
The drama unfolded with the suspension of EFCC chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa, adding intrigue to an already complex story. Tinubu’s diplomatic debut took him to Paris and London, while the formation of his cabinet and his call for military intervention in Niger added suspense to the unfolding political drama. As the curtain rises on Tinubu’s presidency, Nigeria awaits the subtleties of his leadership.
Personal life
Bola Tinubu is married to Oluremi Tinubu, currently a senator for the Lagos Central Senatorial District. The marriage has four children, but one died late.
He is identified as a Muslim. His mother, Abibatu Mogaji, is said to have died on 15 June 2014 at the age of 96.
His children are Seyi Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Jide Tinubu and Abibat Tinubu.
Net asset value
Bola Tinubu is considered the second richest politician in Nigeria, with a net worth of $4 billion. This can be seen in the fleet of cars, real estate, and private jets he owns.
As a man with a keen interest in politics, including many years of service in the field of monetary management, he is certainly a wealthy man.
Social Media
The “Jagaban of Lagos,” as Bola Tinubu is affectionately called, has social media accounts to communicate information and other political issues.
Including his Instagram account @officialbolatinubu and Twitter @AsiwajuTinubu.
