At the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, President Bola Tinubu boldly declared that his name deserves a coveted spot in the Guinness Book of Records. The basis for this claim, according to Tinubu, stems from his transformative economic reforms during his tenure as the governor of Lagos state, which, in turn, played a crucial role in his election as president.
Speaking confidently, Tinubu emphasized his background in the private sector, having been trained by Deloitte and served as the treasurer in Exxon Mobil. He proudly highlighted his eight consecutive years as the governor of Lagos, citing the state's remarkable economic growth during his tenure, making it the fifth-largest economy in Africa.
"Define corporate governance in any way, and I am in it," proclaimed Tinubu, underscoring his commitment to effective governance. He asserted that Nigeria voted for him based on his track record of reforms, and from the moment of his inauguration, he initiated significant changes. Tinubu's confidence in his achievements reached a humorous note when he stated, "If you didn’t mention me in the Guinness Book of Records, I’d thrive to find a way to insert myself because I did it without expectation."
Tinubu's remarks added a unique flavor to the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, where Nigerian and German companies were actively engaged in sealing two pivotal agreements. The first agreement, between Riverside LNG of Nigeria and Johannes Schuetze Energy Import AG of Germany, outlined plans for the supply of gas from Nigeria to Germany. In a second significant deal, Union Bank of Nigeria and DWS Group agreed to invest $500 million in renewable energy projects in Nigeria.
