Adenuga: Still Radiant and Awe-inspiring between Awujale and Asiwaju
Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr can be likened to many things. One such tableau of the Globacom telecoms boss is a big wave, known to the average Hawaiian as a Kahuna. This depiction is accurate because, despite being humble to a fault, Adenuga has a sweeping personality and presence. When he arrives at a place, even one as grand as Awujale’s Palace, things grind to a halt, and gasps arise from the crowd.
This time at Awujale’s Palace, Adenuga accompanied President Bola Tinubu. Given the royal prestige of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode, one might have expected Adenuga’s presence to grow dimmer. Instead, his participation in the casual back-and-forth between Asiwaju and Awujale lent additional credibility to his reputation as a man of high destiny.
The grand meeting at Awujale’s palace was held on Thursday, June 29. Initially, it was reported that President Tinubu would be paying a cordial visit to the Ijebu monarch with other influential people. This retinue of influence included the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake; and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Compared to such a powerful entourage, not minding President Tinubu, few expected Adenuga to be present. Even fewer expected him to shine so brightly. But he did, in his typical quiet manner, pulling the gazes of spectators as they mulled over all his achievements in the past and present day.
Without question, Adenuga is still himself. Despite a handful of grey hairs, his vitality is still billowing. More than this, his intellect has only grown since he last made a corporate move. To the sensitive, one can tell that the man is consolidating his advantages and reinforcing his edge over his peers.
Since he can stay radiant, not frazzled by the surging eminence of Asiwaju and Awujale, one can only conclude that Adenuga is still a majestic character.
