President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is currently attending the G-20 Summit in India, spoke with Nigerians in India on September 7, expressing his presidential aspirations as a means to combat poor leadership in the country. During the interaction, he highlighted Nigeria’s potential, emphasizing the importance of leveraging its diverse culture, traditions, and resources for prosperity. Tinubu’s statement, as conveyed by his media aide Ajuri Ngelale, indicated his intention to help steer the nation in the right direction.
Reflecting on his own journey to leadership, President Tinubu encouraged Nigerian students in attendance, sharing how his dedication, honesty, determination, and education led him from humble beginnings as a security guard and tutor to a successful career in accounting. He mentioned his training with Deloitte and eventual involvement in politics, urging the students not to lose hope and emphasizing Nigeria’s readiness to welcome talent from all parts of the country.