Presidency Mourns As Prominent Nigerian Engineer Dies
- President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Chief Michael Abiodun Ponle, a respected Nigerian engineer and philanthropist
- The late Ponle, aged 86, was the Chairman of Miccom Wires and Cable Company and founder of Miccom Golf and Resort in Osun State
- Tinubu described him as a visionary professional whose contributions strengthened Nigeria’s engineering, tourism and education sectors
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Michael Abiodun Ponle, a respected businessman, industrialist and philanthropist.
Chief Ponle, a renowned engineer, passed away at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Miccom Wires and Cable Company and the proprietor of Miccom Golf and Resort in Ada, Osun State.
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Tinubu’s statement on Chief Michael Abiodun Ponle
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga on December 18, President Tinubu described the late Ponle as a visionary and accomplished professional who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s engineering industry and economic growth.
The President noted that Chief Ponle distinguished himself through dedication, innovation and integrity, building MicCom Engineering Nigeria Limited into a reputable indigenous industrial and engineering firm.
"Engineer Ponle provided employment opportunities to many young people. He contributed meaningfully to national development as he also helped to uplift his immediate community," President Tinubu remarked.
What is MicCom Engineering?
MicCom Engineering Nigeria Limited is a Nigerian company specializing in electrical cables and wires, established in 1978.
MicCom Engineering Nigeria Limited, also known as MicCom Cables & Wires Ltd, has been in the manufacturing sector for over four decades.
The company produces electrical cables and wires aimed to meet both local and international standards, powering homes, industries, and national infrastructure. With ISO certifications, MicCom claims to ensure safety, durability, and performance in every product.
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Contributions to Tourism and Education
President Tinubu highlighted Chief Ponle’s lasting impact on the tourism sector, pointing to his establishment of the MicCom Golf and Resort in Ada, Osun State. He also acknowledged Ponle’s investment in education within the state, which further demonstrated his commitment to community development.
The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Ponle family, the management and staff of MicCom Engineering, as well as friends and professional associates of the deceased.
He prayed for comfort and strength for the bereaved family and a peaceful repose of the soul of the late elder statesman.
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President Tinubu pays tribute to late evangelist
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said late God's generals, Dr Uma Ukpai, was an anointed crusader of the faith, filled with fire and ice for the gospel. Legit.ng recalls that the death of Ukpai was announced on Monday, October 2025.
Tinubu said Ukpai was not just another preacher but a restorer of humanity to discipline, love, and good neighbourliness. The President described Ukpai as a firebrand and leader in the Lord's army who brought the fervour of revival in Nigeria and parts of Africa in the 1980s.
The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, shared the statement via his X handle @aonanuga1956, on Monday, October 13, 2025. Tinubu said Ukpai fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith, and has gone to be with the Lord.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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