Again, Oando Boss, Wale Tinubu, Shines Like a New Penny

The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oando Group, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, is not one of your run-off-the-mill businessmen.  He is not just a businessman but a visionary who is keen on leaving a lasting legacy. He loves to dream big and follow it till he actualises it. He is gifted in a way that always leaves his competitors and even critics in wonderment.

Since he came on the business scene, he has demonstrated he is blessed with a special gift to discover a gold mine, where the unseeing eyes would see only an arid land.

For some days now, he has been in the news for good reasons, following his historic acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC Ltd).

It will be recalled that when he first dropped hints about the mega-deal sometime in September 2023, it was received with mixed feelings by industry watchers.

While many preferred to maintain a dignified silence, his staunch critics reportedly thumped their chests, saying the deal won’t see the light of day. But they are quick to forget that the high-flying businessman is a champion extraordinaire who never holds himself back but always assures that he is capable of anything he sets his mind to.

But the recent development has put paid to their cynicism, particularly after the Italian oil and gas giant disclosed that it had received regulatory approval from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

With this feat, it is obvious that Tinubu has been drinking from the fountain of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the 26th President of the United States of America, who said: “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”

Finally, he is set to dominate the business space for decades, having firmly established his authority in the industry and left an indelible mark on its history.