President Bola Tinubu has commended Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for making Nigeria proud, citing their recent achievements on the global stage.
The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
Gumel was recently appointed Chairman of the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, a position the President said reflects both his personal competence and the high esteem in which Nigerian professionals are held internationally.
President Tinubu praised Gumel’s track record, particularly in his role as Vice Chairman for Africa at the Tropical General Investment Group, where he contributed significantly to Nigeria’s food sufficiency initiatives.
“His leadership in this significant role brings immense pride to our nation, and I am confident he will excel and further cement Nigeria’s reputation for excellence in global finance”, he said.
Similarly, the President hailed Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan, who claimed a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles on Monday at the 2025 World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo, Japan.
He lauded Amusan’s “relentless drive, resilience, and unwavering spirit,” noting that her performance once again exemplifies the heights Nigerians can attain through hard work and dedication.
“Tobi has once again demonstrated that with patriotic fervour, coupled with hard work and determination, any height is surmountable.
“Her achievement is a source of national pride”, he said.
Tinubu wished both Gumel and Amusan continued success in their respective careers and assured them of the government’s full support.
