WHAT TO DO: Tinubu Shines By Making The Right Moves And Attracting The Right Investors

WHAT TO DO: Tinubu Shines By Making The Right Moves And Attracting The Right Investors

Earlier today, I found myself sitting alone in a public space when someone, who had seen the news of Bank of America officials meeting with the president in the State House yesterday, turned to me and remarked, “Tinubu seems to be constantly meeting with these foreign people, what’s he up to?” In response, I simply shrugged and said, “Well, WHAT TO DO?

When someone asks “What to do?” in Nigeria, they are typically asking for information about your current activities, whether you’re occupied with something specific or if you have any plans for the near future. It is a way of initiating a conversation or showing interest in the other person’s day or activities.

That’s how an engaging conversation began between us, delving into Tinubu’s plans for the nation. Suddenly, in the midst of our discussion, news of Tinubu’s recent meeting at the state house with esteemed individuals, including the Group Managing Director of UTM FLNG Ltd. Mr. Julius Rone, and his team, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Ms. Hiromi Otuski, the Deputy Ambassador for Japan to Nigeria, Mr. Naoki Noguchi, and Mr. Sadeeq Mai Bornu, MD JGC, appeared on his mobile device.

In summary, my newly found acquaintance, Hamzat, conveyed that Tinubu has skillfully attracted suitable investors to the country by implementing strategic measures such as the floating of the Naira, the removal of fuel subsidies, and the deregulation of the electricity sector amongst others.

Hamzat attributed the success of these actions to Tinubu’s ability to make prudent decisions and effectively engage with the right stakeholders.