President Tinubu congratulated Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan for achievements bringing international pride to Nigeria.
He praised their dedication and excellence, pledging continued government support for their future endeavors globally.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan for their recent accomplishments on the international stage, calling their achievements a source of pride for Nigeria.
In a statement released Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the success of both Gumel and Amusan reflects Nigeria’s capacity to produce outstanding professionals and athletes.
Gumel was recently named Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, an appointment Tinubu described as evidence of his expertise and the international regard for Nigerian professionals. He noted Gumel’s contribution as Vice Chairman for Africa at the Tropical General Investment Group, particularly in boosting Nigeria’s food sufficiency efforts, and expressed confidence in his ability to excel in the new role and enhance Nigeria’s reputation in global finance.
Tinubu also praised sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan, who secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He highlighted her perseverance and dedication as examples of what Nigerians can achieve with hard work and national pride, saying her performance reinforces the belief that no goal is unattainable.
The President wished both Gumel and Amusan continued success in their respective fields and pledged government support for their endeavors.
Gumel currently serves as Vice Chairman for Africa at Tropical General Investment Group, a conglomerate active in agribusiness, finance, and manufacturing, and is a former Senior Partner at PwC where he provided strategic advisory services across Africa.
Amusan, who made history in 2022 as the first Nigerian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships, also holds the world record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds set in Oregon, USA. Her latest medal adds to her numerous African Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League titles.
