- President Bola Tinubu honored Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, on his 72nd birthday, recognizing his significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic development, job creation, and philanthropy.
- Tinubu praised Adenuga for his resilience, vision, and humility, highlighting his entrepreneurial journey that has transformed sectors like banking, telecommunications, oil, and gas.
President Bola Tinubu has showered praises on Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, as the billionaire businessman celebrates his 72nd birthday today, April 29.
In a statement released on Monday, Tinubu described Adenuga as a symbol of resilience, vision, and humility whose entrepreneurial spirit has left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s economy across banking, telecommunications, oil, and gas sectors.
Fondly referred to as “The Guru” by Nigerians, Adenuga was commended by the President for building thriving businesses that have created thousands of employment opportunities and shaped key industries. Tinubu particularly highlighted Globacom’s trailblazing introduction of per-second billing, which revolutionized Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.
He further praised Conoil’s growth under Adenuga’s leadership, noting the company’s demonstration of Nigeria’s potential for achieving energy independence and standing tall among global competitors.
Acknowledging Adenuga’s philanthropic strides through the Mike Adenuga Foundation, Tinubu celebrated his contributions to education, healthcare, and cultural promotion, describing them as lifelines that have positively impacted countless lives.
The President also applauded Adenuga’s bold investments beyond Nigeria, particularly across Africa and Europe, which have earned him prestigious international recognitions, including France’s Commander of the Legion of Honour and Ghana’s Companion of the Star of Ghana.
“Dr. Adenuga, Nigeria is grateful for your immense contributions to our country’s progress and prosperity,” Tinubu said, wishing him continued health, wisdom, and renewed strength.
“Happy birthday, Dr. Mike!” he concluded.
In other news, Popular influencer Peller has publicly criticized the organizers of the 2025 Headies Awards after they allegedly pulled out of an agreement for him to livestream the ceremony.
During a recent livestream, a visibly upset Peller shared his frustration, revealing that he had heavily promoted his involvement with the event, only to be sidelined at the last minute.
“I pushed the event everywhere, and now people are mocking me, saying I’m not good enough for the Headies,” he lamented.
According to him, he had been invited to cover the event live, but the organizers suddenly changed the terms on the day of the awards.
“I prepared extensively for this. They ghosted me and started imposing new conditions at the last minute. I wasn’t even doing it for profit—just to support the culture and have fun,” Peller explained.
He also expressed disappointment over missing the opportunity to meet celebrities and clarified that he had no intention of monetizing the livestream.
“This was about helping others achieve their dreams, not about money,” he added.
Concluding his outburst, Peller vowed to seek compensation for the money he spent preparing for the event, boldly declaring, “Headies must pay for this!”
