During the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin, Germany, President Bola Tinubu claimed that his accomplishments since taking office on May 29, 2023, make him deserving of inclusion in the Guinness World Records.
He emphasized that his leadership as the governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 transformed the state from insignificance to becoming the fifth largest economy in Africa.
He further asserted that his successful track record positions him well for the presidency.
According to him: “For those who fear various obstacles, look at me; I come from the private sector, and I’m one of you, trained by Deloitte. I served as the treasurer of Exxon Mobil. Define corporate governance in any way, and I am in it.
“I governed Lagos for eight consecutive years. Today, I can proudly beat my chest that Lagos State is on the horizon and the fifth-largest economy in Africa, rising from zero. This is the track record that led me to the office of president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Nigeria voted for me for reforms, and from day one of my inauguration, I started the reforms. To me, if you didn’t mention me in the Guinness Book of Records, I’d thrive to find a way to insert myself because I did it without expectation, my inaugural speech disclosed what I would do” Tinubu added.
Tinubu’s remarks came after two crucial agreements between Nigerian and German companies were signed in Berlin on Tuesday.
