President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated billionaire businessman and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, as he marks his birthday today, November 4, praising the industrialist’s extraordinary impact on Nigeria’s economic and social landscape.
In a goodwill message on Monday, President Tinubu commended Otedola’s trail-blazing contributions to national development, describing him as a shining example of entrepreneurial excellence and patriotic commitment to Nigeria’s progress.
The President highlighted the business magnate’s pioneering role in the energy sector and his strategic investments that have created jobs, advanced industrial growth, and strengthened Nigeria’s economic foundation.
He further lauded Otedola’s outstanding philanthropy, noting his deep compassion for communities and his significant support for education, healthcare, and youth empowerment. According to the President, Otedola continues to demonstrate that success is most meaningful when used to uplift society.
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“Mr. Otedola has shown through his life and work that it is possible to rise above challenges and make transformational impact,” President Tinubu said. “As you add another year, I am particularly impressed by your decision to document for posterity that it is possible to defy the odds, no matter how stacked they are against you.”
The President prayed for God’s continued blessings, good health, wisdom, and greater accomplishments for Otedola as he continues to serve the nation and humanity.
Otedola, one of Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, is renowned for his ventures in energy, banking, and real estate as well as his longstanding record of philanthropy across various sectors.