A Life Dedicated to Nigeria
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Nigerian statesman, political leader, and the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Born and raised in Lagos, he studied accounting at Chicago State University in the United States before building a distinguished career spanning business, public service, and national politics.
His two terms as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 remain the most consequential in the state's history. Under his leadership, Lagos was remade into Africa's undisputed economic capital. Internally generated revenue grew from under N600 million per month to over N5 billion, and the governance model he established is now referenced by administrations across the continent.
A strategic political architect, Tinubu was the driving force behind the 2015 coalition that changed the direction of Nigerian federal politics. His capacity to unite diverse ethnic, religious, and regional interests has made him one of the most consequential figures in the history of Nigerian democracy. In 2023, he was elected President on the Renewed Hope platform, beginning a national transformation agenda that this campaign is committed to completing.
Track Record of Governance
Revenue Transformation
Grew Lagos IGR from under N600M to over N5B monthly, funding massive infrastructure investment and proving that good governance pays for itself.
Infrastructure Development
Oversaw construction of major roads, bridges, and public transit systems that reshaped Lagos mobility, commerce, and quality of life.
Education Expansion
Extended access to public education through free primary schooling and upgraded facilities, benefiting millions of Lagos residents across all income levels.
Healthcare Investment
Built and upgraded hospitals and health centres across Lagos, dramatically improving access to quality healthcare for millions of Nigerians.
National Coalition Builder
Architect of the APC and the 2015 alliance that produced the most consequential democratic transfer of power in Nigerian history.
Presidential Mandate
Elected President in 2023 with votes drawn from across Nigeria's diverse demographics and geopolitical zones, reflecting broad national confidence.
Leadership Journey
Senator, Lagos West
Served in the Senate during Nigeria's Third Republic transition, establishing an early and firm commitment to democratic public service.
Governor of Lagos State
Served two terms as Governor, transforming Lagos into Africa's commercial powerhouse and setting a new national benchmark for state governance and fiscal management.
Opposition Leader and Coalition Builder
Spearheaded the formation of the APC and the historic 2015 election coalition that changed the course of Nigerian federal democracy.
President of Nigeria
Elected as Nigeria's 16th President, implementing the Renewed Hope agenda of economic reform, infrastructure renewal, and inclusive national development.