A former Ogun State governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has credited President Bola Tinubu for playing a defining role in shaping his administration while in office, describing the Nigerian leader as a source of inspiration and practical governance ideas. Speaking at the well-attended ceremony held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Daniel paid glowing tribute to Tinubu, highlighting the President’s pragmatic leadership style and intellectual depth. He said, “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains one of the most pragmatic human beings that I have ever come across. Tinubu noted that Daniel had built a strong reputation across engineering, business and politics, citing his role in founding Kresta Laurel as evidence of his entrepreneurial drive. Beyond personal reflections, Daniel used the occasion to address broader national issues, including misinformation, corruption and declining ethical values in public service.

Source: Punch April 02, 2026 14:27 UTC