"I Was a Brilliant Student": Tinubu Opens Up on Academic Record
- President Bola Tinubu has opened up on his academic record when he was an undergraduate
- While addressing Nigerians living in India, the president revealed how Deloitte trained him before he later joined Exxon Mobil
- The president, who was in India for the G-20 leaders' summit, addressed the Nigerian community, particularly those studying in the country
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New Delhi, India - President Bola Tinubu has said he has a record of maintaining academic excellence as a student.
According to Daily Trust, the president spoke in an interaction with Nigerians in India on Thursday, September 7.
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President Tinubu addresses Nigerians in India
On Tuesday, September 5, Tinubu departed the presidential villa to New Delhi in India, where he was invited to participate in the G-20 leaders' summit.
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In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson for the president, disclosed that the meeting was attended by several Nigerian students undergoing their studies in India.
In his remark, Tinubu expressed confidence that the students can reach the top in their respective careers with determination, good mindset, honesty, and dedication.
Tinubu reveals how he joined Exxon Mobil
The statement further revealed that the president was happy to have met with the Nigerian community in India, adding that good education brought him to the position he held today.
"I started small. I was a security guard. I was a tutor in school. I was a brilliant student. I joined Deloitte and was trained by one of the biggest accounting firms in the world because of my education."
Tinubu further revealed that after a brief stint at the company, he asked the organisation if they had branches in Nigeria. He said the company told him they have many clients in his home country that could employ him.
He disclosed that was how he joined Exxon Mobil and thereafter became a successful auditor-general, treasurer, and accountant.
Tribunal dismisses Peter Obi, Labour Party's Petitions against Tinubu
Legit.ng earlier reported that the presidential election petition court in Abuja had dismissed the petitions filed by Peter Obi and the Labour Party against Tinubu.
According to the court, Obi and the Labour Party did not provide enough evidence to justify their numerous allegations.
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