MIKE ADENUGA AT 70 THE HALLM ARK OF HIS PERSONALIT Y

-Folashade Abiodun Omotade

Icongratulate Dr Michael Adeniyi Ishola Adenuga (Jnr ), GCON, CSG, CdrLH, as he joins the septuagenarian club

Happy 70th Birthday, Dr Mike Adenuga! Today, we celebrate the remarkable life of an extraordinary individual whose vision and perseverance have made a profound impact on the world As we honour this special day, let us reflect on your remarkable achievements and the indelible legacy you have created.

Your entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering dedication have propelled you to incredible heights, establishing you as a beacon of success and an inspiration to many Your remarkable contributions to the telecommunications industry and beyond have revolutionized the way we connect and communicate, transforming lives and empowering communities

Beyond your professional accomplishments, you have demonstrated great philanthropy, consistently giving back and uplifting others Through your charitable initiatives, you have touched countless lives, providing opportunities, healthcare, and education to those in need Your generosity and compassion exemplify the true meaning of leadership and make the world a better place Today, we not only celebrate your remarkable achievements but also the person you are-kind, humble, and wise Your integrity and values serve as a guiding light, inspiring others to follow in your footsteps and strive for excellence

Globacom, which you started 20 years ago, has become one of the largest Nigerian-owned telecommunication companies What you started as a small entrepreneurial idea, has become a household name around the world, and we have you, Dr. Adenuga to thank for that This is an undeniable proof that you are a very hardworking, focused and forward-thinking man There also some of your qualities that are not so well known however I feel qualified to speak about this as I have known you since the early 80s, when, you were still living in Ibadan Back then, you and my late husband were close friends. Beyond being a supremely successful businessman, you are also a kind-hearted, generous and decent man Surprisingly, you are also quite shy and you don’t boast about who you are and what you do to raise up other people You are one man who takes delight in helping people, and you would do so without expecting anything in return Of course, your style of charity is so admirable that no third party will get to know about it

These are, indeed, the hallmarks of Dr Adenuga’s personality And he has always exhibited these great traits and characters, right from his younger days. For a man like Dr. Adenuga, the sky is not even the limit It is his starting point I pray to God to bless him with stronger health, longer life, more joy and even more prosperity in the future, Amen