Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, has lauded President Bola Tinubu as an indefatigable leader who tirelessly works to uplift the nation, marking Tinubu’s 72nd birthday.
During an interview on Business Global, a TV program of Channels, Ngelale paid tribute to Tinubu, dubbing him “President no sleep” due to his tireless dedication to national development.
“The man is a workaholic, which is why some of us in the office joke, we call him ‘President no sleep’ because those of us who work with him also don’t get to sleep as a result.
“I think Nigerians recognise even from his time in Lagos that this is a man who will wake up at odd hours touring roads, touring various projects making sure the civil servants are in the office on time.
“I mean this is a hands-on micromanager who is antsy when he’s not working. He needs to be working, his hands need to be working, he sleeps late, and he wakes up extremely early. This is who Nigerians have elected,” the presidential aide said.
Describing Tinubu as a hands-on micromanager who is always on the go, Ngelale highlighted Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development and ensuring civil servants’ punctuality.
He also praised the president’s attentive listening skills, noting his meticulous attention to detail and ability to cross-check ideas presented to him.
“I think one of the things that maybe most Nigerians would not know about him, having had the opportunity of working closely with him, is that he’s probably the best listener I’ve ever seen in terms of my interactions with leaders.
“This man would listen to you speak, even if it is 30 minutes, and would read out what you’ve said, but as he’s doing so he will be cross-checking the weaknesses and strengths of your presentation.
“He will tell you ‘this is what I think should be, it can be done better, I like this idea’. I mean this is the detail orientation of the man. He’s very brilliant, he listens, he works hard and ultimately I believe that with the political will that he’s always demonstrated, he is the president that I think will take Nigeria to the destiny all of us have sought for our country,” Ngelale added.
Regarding Tinubu’s efforts in infrastructure, Ngelale stressed the continuation and acceleration of infrastructural projects under Tinubu’s leadership, aiming to address Nigeria’s decades-long infrastructural deficit.
He outlined plans for new power plants, dams, and irrigation systems to boost agricultural productivity and support economic growth.
He also highlighted the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund’s role in positioning Nigeria as a competitive force in Africa’s infrastructure landscape.
