The executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined others to celebrate the Nigerian billionaire businessman and the sixth richest person in Africa, Mike Adenuga, as the latter clocked 70years old.
In an heartfelt message to the giant telecoms player, the governor extolled his virtue as a legendary philanthropist.
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 has impacted millions of Nigerians through his 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.
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“He is an iconic businessman, legendary philanthropist and one of the few Nigerians to be decorated with the second highest national honour of Nigeria (Grand Commander of the Niger, GCON) due to his many accomplishments and contribution to the nation.
“It is commendable that Otunba Adenuga’s telecommunications company, Globacom pioneered per second billing in Nigeria thereby changing the entire telecommunications experience for consumers.
“I wish Otunba Mike Adenuga the very best as he joins the group of septuagenarians today. I pray God grants him long life and sound health to continue to render more service to humanity and our country,” he said.
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