Mercurial Wale Tinubu shines at 5th edition of Future Investment Initiative, Saudi Arabia

Expectedly, he has become the beautiful bride of many other countries’ leaders to whom he continues to share his brilliance and expertise in the oil and gas sector with.

A delight to watch when in the boardroom or engaged in anything concerning business, Tinubu usually leaves his watchers and admirers enthralled by his articulation and aplomb. He is graceful in his fine grasp of business intricacies, with a very strong sense of deep erudition in discussions, especially in the area of economic development in Nigeria.

Also, he  has deep fountain of knowledge and a shining light in the business firmament.

Just as the Biblical saying in Proverbs 22: 29 that “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”

It is no secret that the Group Chief Executive of Oando is one of the few eminent individuals in the country who have the ears of Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari and has always enjoyed a good relationship with the President.

The totality of his experience, versatility and expertise  has endeared him to President Buhari who has fallen in love with him and always include him as one of entourage in his foreign trips on many occasions.

Those in the know disclosed that Tinubu, also a lawyer, is cerebral, the reason he is said to be one of the key members of the President’s economic team.

It is on record that Tinubu since the assumption to office of President Buhari he has travelled to major trips with him, particularly where the issue of oil, business and economics matter are being discussed and he has never found wanting; he has never lost his muse.

Last week, Tinubu was with the President Buhari at the just concluded 5th edition of Future Investment Initiative held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he once again showcased his dexterity and ingenuity.

The event themed “Invest in Humanity,” the three-day event attracted more than 2,000 missions and 5,000 company leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from across the world, where they discussed ways to invest in clean water, education, public health, gender equality and fighting poverty.

It would also be recalled that Tinubu celebrated the Eid-il-Kabir with the President at his Daura, Katsina home July this year.

To further affirm his belief and loyalty, the brilliant lawyer was among the first set of people that congratulated the President on his re-election in 2019, not only that shortly after Buhari received his Certificate of Returns from the INEC, the OANDO boss paid him a visit at the Presidential Villa to felicitate with him.

He also posted their photograph on Twitter and Instagram page as he wrote: “Congratulations PMB! Looking forward to 4 more years of the Common Sense Revolution- fighting corruption, improving security and recharging the economy.’’

The Lagos State-born billionaire started business very early in her life. Over the years, he has sown in sweats; so, it is not surprising that he is now reaping in bountiful harvests. He has served as a business advisor and consultant to many other businessmen and governments in and outside Nigeria.

By virtue of his rare accomplishments, he is one of the few Nigerian businessmen who can rub shoulders with other top businessmen around the globe.