NATIONAL Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, says he has no doubt that former governor of Lagos State, Mr Raji Fashola, will excel in his new ministerial assignment.

Referring to the minister as his political product, Tinubu recalled how he was antagonised over the choice of Fashola as his successor.

Tinubu was speaking at the commissioning and launch of the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road widening and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operation.

“We conquered the enemy when they said it was impossible through Raji Fashola,” he said.

“You saw what happened when he was made minister yesterday. Lagos took the front seat. I am now a proud grandfather and I have no doubt he will succeed in that assignment.

“Leadership is about how many people you are able to bring up, build up and develop. I have done my bit.”

He also commended Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, whom he said was “sought out” to lead the state.

The APC leader described the governor as “very creative” and commended him for his contributions toward making Lagos a model city.

Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria would succeed beyond people’s imaginations.

“We are in the front row now and we will ensure that Nigeria is turned around and succeeds beyond your imagination,” he said.

On his part, Ambode reassured the people of Lagos that he would address the issue of traffic congestion and improve road networks in the state.

He also pledged his government’s commitment to the infrastructural renewal and development of the state.

“Today’s commissioning is a milestone in public transportation system in the state,” he said.









“It is a delivery of world-class transport infrastructure that will bring comfort and convenience to commuters, particularly Ikorodu residents.”

He said that the BRT system was initiated as part of strategies to modernise the public transport, like other major city states in around.

“It is intended to provide efficient service that will encourage patronage by the middle-class thereby reducing the number of private vehicles on our roads,” he said. “Today, the BRT system has to a large extent lived up to that expectation.”

Mr Rauf Aregbesola, governor of Osun State, was also present at the occasion.

Governor Ambode performed the official commissioning with other dignitaries, including Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello; Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Sanai Agunbiade; Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Ayangburen of Ikoroduland, Oba Kabiru Sotobi.
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Congrats sir

Myself will soon become greatgranpa

Everybody knows that, therefore no controversy.

Even Buhari will soon make you the most proud great grandfather. Amen

retepmurt:
Even Buhari will soon make you the most proud great grandfather. Amen

funny you

Tinubu has done well

Answer this question for me https://www.nairaland.com/2733009/subject-write-agbami-scholarship-test

I might not be a huge fan of Tinubu but I have enormous respect for him. He's indeed a politician per excellence.



Tinubu is one politician that has braved so many bad political weathers. I could still remember his epic battles with Obj.

He single handedly saw to the survival of opposition in Nigeria when against all odds, he retained Lagos state after the PDP tsunami in the SW in 2013. He was starved of allocation due his state for over a year but still survived and performed fairly well, and then put an icing on the cake by handing over to a very competent successor.

He's overly gifted in the art and science of politics and I can confidently say NO politician in Nigerian history has made more men than himself. Awolowo indeed tutored him well.

That said, I must admit I fear for the enormity of the task on Fashola's desk but if he succeeds, I see Nigeria's President come 2023.

Seriously, is this the terms an "elder states man" should be using?

This just says tinubu is fashola's godfather

Imagine if someone like Sullivan chime was ministers of works? The governor that turned a least important state to the 3rd best state in Nigeria? That made enugu the only Nigerian state to be mentioned in the 100 best performing states in the world?..not even Lagos was mentioned?

Just imagine...but politics won't let us now. We'd rather die

Fashionable.

Thought I read many times on Nairaland that Tinubu did not favour Fashola's ministerial candidacy? Are all these nice words truly from Tinubu's heart?

Coming after his failed attempt through 3rd party to undermine fashola chances. Credit goes to PMB for keeping faith in fashola.

More of Fashola made him a proud Godfather!

wengerjay:
NATIONAL Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, says he has no doubt that former governor of Lagos State, Mr Raji Fashola, will excel in his new ministerial assignment.

Referring to the minister as his political product, Tinubu recalled how he was antagonised over the choice of Fashola as his successor.

Tinubu was speaking at the commissioning and launch of the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road widening and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operation.

“We conquered the enemy when they said it was impossible through Raji Fashola,” he said.

“You saw what happened when he was made minister yesterday. Lagos took the front seat. I am now a proud grandfather and I have no doubt he will succeed in that assignment.

“Leadership is about how many people you are able to bring up, build up and develop. I have done my bit.”

He also commended Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, whom he said was “sought out” to lead the state.

The APC leader described the governor as “very creative” and commended him for his contributions toward making Lagos a model city.

Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria would succeed beyond people’s imaginations.

“We are in the front row now and we will ensure that Nigeria is turned around and succeeds beyond your imagination,” he said.

On his part, Ambode reassured the people of Lagos that he would address the issue of traffic congestion and improve road networks in the state.

He also pledged his government’s commitment to the infrastructural renewal and development of the state.

“Today’s commissioning is a milestone in public transportation system in the state,” he said.









“It is a delivery of world-class transport infrastructure that will bring comfort and convenience to commuters, particularly Ikorodu residents.”

He said that the BRT system was initiated as part of strategies to modernise the public transport, like other major city states in around.

“It is intended to provide efficient service that will encourage patronage by the middle-class thereby reducing the number of private vehicles on our roads,” he said. “Today, the BRT system has to a large extent lived up to that expectation.”

Mr Rauf Aregbesola, governor of Osun State, was also present at the occasion.

Governor Ambode performed the official commissioning with other dignitaries, including Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello; Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Sanai Agunbiade; Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Ayangburen of Ikoroduland, Oba Kabiru Sotobi.
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congrats baba.

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christinie:
Thought I read many times on Nairaland that Tinubu did not favour Fashola's ministerial candidacy? Are all these nice words truly from Tinubu's heart?

what u read weren't true but lies from wailing wailers.

omenka:
I might not be a huge fan of Tinubu but I have enormous respect for him. He'd indeed a politician per excellence.

Tinubu is one politician that has braved so many bad political weathers. I could still remember his epic battles with Obj. He's overly gifted in the art and science of politics and I can confidently say NO politician in history has made more men than himself. Awolowo indeed tutored him well.

I fear for the enormity of the task on Fashola's desk but if he succeeds, I see Nigeria's President come 2023.

I am not interested in your assertion but just curious who will be president 2019-2023?

Hmmmm

Tinubu the grandfather of corruption.

If not for Tinubu's inordinate greed to become the biggest landlord and own the whole of Africa, Fashola 2nd term wouldn't have been a disaster.

Thanks to the Oba of Lagos for his fatherly intervention during the fight on resources allocation and treasury looting btw BRF & BAT.

True Face of Lagos, where Una dey ??

I believe if there is no political interference from selfish godfathers, politicians in Nigeria would deliver more.

Ha hahahahahaha

Tiefnubu

Not like Raufu Onigbese...

Ipata... Omo jatijati

Jagaban

wengerjay:
NATIONAL Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, says he has no doubt that former governor of Lagos State, Mr Raji Fashola, will excel in his new ministerial assignment.
Referring to the minister as his political product, Tinubu recalled how he was antagonised over the choice of Fashola as his successor.
Tinubu was speaking at the commissioning and launch of the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road widening and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operation.
“We conquered the enemy when they said it was impossible through Raji Fashola,” he said.
“You saw what happened when he was made minister yesterday. Lagos took the front seat. I am now a proud grandfather and I have no doubt he will succeed in that assignment.
“Leadership is about how many people you are able to bring up, build up and develop. I have done my bit.”
He also commended Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, whom he said was “sought out” to lead the state.
The APC leader described the governor as “very creative” and commended him for his contributions toward making Lagos a model city.
Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria would succeed beyond people’s imaginations.
“We are in the front row now and we will ensure that Nigeria is turned around and succeeds beyond your imagination,” he said.
On his part, Ambode reassured the people of Lagos that he would address the issue of traffic congestion and improve road networks in the state.
He also pledged his government’s commitment to the infrastructural renewal and development of the state.
“Today’s commissioning is a milestone in public transportation system in the state,” he said.
“It is a delivery of world-class transport infrastructure that will bring comfort and convenience to commuters, particularly Ikorodu residents.”
He said that the BRT system was initiated as part of strategies to modernise the public transport, like other major city states in around.
“It is intended to provide efficient service that will encourage patronage by the middle-class thereby reducing the number of private vehicles on our roads,” he said. “Today, the BRT system has to a large extent lived up to that expectation.”
Mr Rauf Aregbesola, governor of Osun State, was also present at the occasion.
Governor Ambode performed the official commissioning with other dignitaries, including Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello; Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Sanai Agunbiade; Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Ayangburen of Ikoroduland, Oba Kabiru Sotobi.
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a very Brilliant speech by the Jagaban of Africa

TINUBU IS NIGERIA'S GREATEST POLITICIAN

Lol

Breaking News:

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning explained that Power, Housing and Works are not under one man as many have said. He said:

- Babatunde is Minister of Power,
- Raji is Minister of Housing and
-Fashola is Minister of Works.

For more enquiries, Pls call 0800FASHOLA

Will he shattap!

Now that he has a big portfolio, you have become his grandfather?

When u were troubling him for Lagos state money, e no be ur grandson.

Gerrarahere mehn.