Tinubu Celebrates Oando CEO Adewale Tinubu at 59, Cites Energy Sector Impact

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Adewale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, marking his 59th birthday. The president highlighted Adewale Tinubu's "resounding impact" on Nigeria's energy sector, transforming Oando from a marketing firm into a fully integrated energy company. This transformation involved upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

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he has had a resounding impact on Nigeria’s energy sector.

Tinubu commended the entrepreneur and attorney for his investments that have generated numerous job opportunities for Nigerians. Specific achievements noted include spearheading the ConocoPhillips acquisition and the significant listings on the South African and Nigerian stock exchanges. The president also recognized Adewale Tinubu's commitment to the government's local content development agenda, encouraging indigenous companies' participation in the oil and gas industry and their leadership in environmental protection.

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whose entrepreneurial and innovative spirit transformed Oando from a petroleum marketing company into a fully integrated energy group with upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

Furthermore, President Tinubu acknowledged the visionary establishment of the Oando Foundation in 2011. This foundation currently supports over 88 schools nationwide, actively promoting community development and environmental sustainability. The president concluded by offering well wishes for the entrepreneur and his family.

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championing the government’s local content development by leading indigenous companies to participate in the oil and gas sector and taking frontline roles in environmental protection.