Tinubu pays GLOwing tribute to Adenuga at 72

Dr. Mike Adenuga

By KEN EMORDI

I congratulate Dr. Mike Adeniyi Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, as he marks his birthday on April 29.

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.

The man Nigerians affectionately call ‘The Guru’ has, through determination and hard work, built businesses that have created thousands of jobs for our people.

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.

In addition, 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.

Dr. Adenuga, Nigeria is grateful for your immense contributions to our country’s progress and prosperity.

I commend you for extending your investments to other African countries and Europe, a bold effort which earned you well-deserved honours as Commander of the Legion of Honour (France) and Ghana’s Companion of the Star of Ghana.