President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, as he marks his birthday on April 29, 2025.
President Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed, described Adenuga’s life, from humble beginnings, as a testament to the power of vision and the outcome of resilience.
He also noted that his humility and diligence had enabled him to succeed in banking, telecommunications, oil, and gas.
According to the President, “the man Nigerians affectionately call ‘The Guru’ has, through determination and hard work, built businesses that have created thousands of jobs for our people.”
Mike Adenuga Jr, had pioneered the per-second billing, Glo expanded telephony and digital access to millions of Nigerians.
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In addition, his Conoil has also proven that an indigenous firm can compete with international oil companies, fostering energy independence and security for our country.
The President stated that “Nigerians will always appreciate Globacom’s ingenuity in disrupting the billing template in the telecommunications sector.
“Dr. Adenuga, Nigeria is grateful for your immense contributions to our country’s progress and prosperity.”
Beyond his business achievements, Adenuga’s philanthropy, through the Mike Adenuga Foundation, has touched many lives—supporting tertiary education, healthcare, and cultural advancement across our nation.
President Tinubu commend Adenuga for extending your investments to other African countries and Europe, a bold effort which earned him ” the well-deserved honours as Commander of the Legion of Honour (France) and Ghana’s Companion of the Star of Ghana.
“On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I pray that God Almighty will continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, and renewed vision as you inspire others in service to our nation”, he stated.
