Tinubu Announces Names of Wise Men in Nigeria, Nigerians React

• President Bola Tinubu has commented on his relationship with Nigerian business mogul, Femi Otedola
• Speaking during his visit to Dangote Refinery in Lagos on June 5, he said he had come with the wise men
• The president's remarks have generated mixed reactions from Nigerians who reacted to the viral video

President Bola Tinubu has stirred reactions as he commented on his relationship with Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, describing him as his baby brother.

The business mogul is the son of Michael Otedola, the former Governor of Lagos, a state that Tinubu also governed for eight years before rising to the presidency.

Tinubu made the comment during his important visit to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos on Thursday, June 5, referring to the businessman who accompanied him as 'wise men'.

President Tinubu lists wise men in Nigeria

President Tinubu's visit to the major petroleum refinery with the high-profile delegation was the first of its kind since his resumption of office in May 29, 2023.

He listed the wise men with him as Zenith Bank's Jim Ovia, the BUA Group's Abdul Samad Rabiu, Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group, and Otedola.

His statement read in part:

“I landed here with four wise men: Jim Ovia of Zenith Bank, who is acknowledged worldwide, Femi Otedola, my baby brother, Samad Rabiu of BUA, and, I believe, the wisest of them all, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is so daring in thinking and doing.”

Reactions as Tinubu commends Dangote, others

Tinubu's statement about the country's wise men has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians. Legit.ng has compiled some of these reactions below.

Henry MD wrote:

"It is amazing to see President Tinubu surrounded by the top Richest Men in Africa, Dangote, Femi and Rabiu (BUA). Interestingly, all of them have their products and companies based in Nigeria. Yet some Nigerians still believe that abroad investment is better! Young people, be wise."

Fidel Otuya commented:

"Jagaban is creating new frontiers of Business Generals. What a brand manager that Mr. President is. You flow with him, and you reap. You turn your back on him, and you're Mr. Misfortune."

Hon.Ab Faj reacted:

"Please, where are those that claimed Mr President is against Dangote and he didn't want him to thrive with his refinery?"

Honourable Ameenullahi stated:

"Despite how bad this administration has been, you can’t undermine how vocal the President is."

Magnificent tweeted:

"Aliko Dangote for president come 2031... Bookmark this."

The video of President Tinubu acknowledging his wise men is included here:

Tinubu kicks against illegal Island creations

Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu threatened that no one would be allowed to develop buildings in certain parts of Island, Lagos.

Speaking at the commissioning of the Deep Sea Port access road, he stated that all approvals previously given to developers would be revoked.

The president also emphasised that everyone interested in developing in the area should visit the Federal Ministry of Housing for approval.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng