President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent accomplishments on the international stage, describing them as a source of national pride.
In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Gumel’s appointment as Chairman of the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, saying it reflects both his professional competence and the high regard for Nigerian expertise globally.
Tinubu praised Gumel’s contributions as Vice Chairman for Africa at the Tropical General Investment Group, particularly in advancing Nigeria’s food sufficiency agenda.
> “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,” the President said.
The President also lauded Nigerian sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, who won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He described her as a symbol of resilience and determination.
> “Tobi has once again demonstrated that with patriotic fervour, hard work, and determination, any height is surmountable. Her achievement is a source of national pride,” Tinubu said.
He wished both Gumel and Amusan continued success in their careers, assuring them of his administration’s full support.
Gumel, a former Senior Partner at PwC, has built an impressive career in finance and agribusiness, while Amusan, the 2022 world champion and current 100m hurdles world record holder, continues to inspire with her consistency on the track.
