Tinubu used the occasion of Adenuga’s 70th birthday to extend his felicitation to the business mogul for his many social and economic investments in Nigeria.
In the congratulatory message issued by his Media Officer, Tunde Rahman, the president-elect praised the Globacom owner’s business accomplishments in the telecommunications, oil, real estate, and aviation sectors.
Tinubu said, “I congratulate Otunba Mike Adenuga on attaining 70. To reach the biblical age of three scores and ten brings great joy to every human being and I thank God for making this great son of Nigeria and the world to reach the milestone in good health.
“Adenuga is a firm believer in the manifest destiny of Nigeria as a great country. This he has demonstrated with his continuous investments in our economy, creating thousands of jobs and wealth for our people through his many businesses.
“I wish him many more years in profound health to continue adding value to our country and humanity in general.”
Also, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, in a congratulatory message he issued on Saturday, described Adenuga as a “quintessential philanthropist, humane and urbane gentleman.”
He said, “Turning 70 has a way of giving you an absolute sense of fulfilment. I have been there, so I know it. And as someone that has confronted and remarkably conquered the challenges of poverty, one can only imagine how fulfilled you now feel, having climbed up and now sitting comfortably atop the dizzying heights of business and affluence.
“Comets, they say, come but once in a century. Such is your story: our own dear Dr Michael Adeniyi Agbolade lshola Adenuga Jnr, GCON, one of Africa’s most illustrious sons and guru of business, Bull of sports, and above all, a thorough-bred, authentic, and loving family man.
“Born into humility seven graceful decades ago in South West Nigeria, you climbed into the rostrum of wealth and fame through the dint of hard work, steadfastness, honesty, and integrity. Your vision and mission, as well as your endurance and perseverance, are second to none. Given those outstanding qualities, it was no accident that you made your first million while still under age 30, selling clothes and soda (soft drinks).”
Similarly, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, also commended Adenuga for his commitment to nation-building and the growth of Nigeria’s economy.
He said, “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the Lagos State Government, and the good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends, and business associates to congratulate one of Nigeria’s business giants, Otunba Mike Adenuga on his 70th birthday celebration.
“Otunba Adenuga is one of Nigeria’s business pillars and philanthropists who have impacted millions of Nigerians through their businesses across the country. He has contributed immensely to the economy of Nigeria and Lagos State in particular as an employer of labour and an accomplished businessman.
“He is an iconic businessman, legendary philanthropist and one of the luckiest Nigerians to be decorated with the second highest national honour of Nigeria (Grand Commander of the Niger) due to his many accomplishments and contribution to the nation.”
Equally, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Saturday, described Adenuga as a business icon who had brought glory to Nigeria and his state.
He noted that the Ijebu-Igbo-born telecommunications tycoon had contributed immensely to the telecommunication industry in the country.
Abiodun added that seven decades looked good on the Chairman of Globacom, noting that the state would continue to celebrate his achievements and feats, not only in the country but beyond.
