What African Leaders Should Prioritize At 2nd U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s Acceptance Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria\u2019s president-elect in his acceptance speech said \u201cI am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as the 16th president of our beloved republic. This is a shining moment in the life of any man and an affirmation of our democratic existence. From my heart, I say thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Referring to supporters of other candidates, he said \u201cwhether you are Batified, Atikulated, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, or have any other political affiliation, you voted for a better, more hopeful nation and I thank you for your participation and dedication to our democracy.\u201d And then to the candidates themselves, he said \u201cformer VP Atiku, former governor Kwakwanso, governor Obi and all others, I extend the hand of friendship. This was a competitive, high-spirited campaign. You have my utmost respect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nMr. Tinubu served as a state governor in Nigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBola Ahmed Tinubu is a household name for many people living in Lagos State, Nigeria, and beyond. His heavily amassed popularity and respect come from an outstanding performance during his time as governor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some accomplishments of the new president-elect include the development of LAGBUS and the closely related Bus Rapid Transit System. Mr. Tinubu also put the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in place and was responsible for setting up over 37 local council development areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He once went into exile from his country<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTinubu was forced into exile from Nigeria in 1994 due to the seizure of power by General Sani Abacha who ruled as a military head of state in a dictatorship government. While away, he remained a daunting force against the dictator by rallying fiercely for the opposition party. He later returned to Nigeria in 1998 - four years after he was exiled - when General Sani Abacha died. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He once served as the Vice-Chancellor of the reputed Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnybody who has been to the western parts of Nigeria, especially for academic reasons, will likely hear of the prestigious Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, which is more popularly known as LAUTECH. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LAUTECH is jointly owned by two states, Oyo and Osun state, and in August 2012, the university management announced its desire to have Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu bring his administrative and management talent on board as the new Vice-Chancellor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has authored a number of insightful books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is natural for anyone with massive influence and experience to share their knowledge in a book. Mr. Tinubu did exactly that. The statesman is an author of a number of insightful books on politics. One of these is titled \u201cCommon Sense Revolution\u201d and another, which he co-authored with Briane Brown is titled \u201c
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