Tinubu named patron, University of Wolverhampton

National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been named as the patron of the University of Wolverhampton Centre for African entrepreneurship and leadership (CAEL).
Speaking to newsmen after the investiture ceremony, Senator Gbenga Asha who commended the University for naming Tinubu as the new patron for the Centre, stated, that the choice of Tinubu is perfect, being a colossus that has excelled in both the area of nurturing global leadership and entrepreneurship.
He said, “Firstly, I would like to congratulate and commend the University of Wolverhampton on the opening of the Centre for African Entrepreneurship and Leadership (CAEL). It shows the level of foresight at which the university operates. It also depicts the strategic partnership for progress with Africa which the university is fostering.
“In addition, I further commend the university for carefully identifying and selecting the person of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our Leader, as the Patron of the Centre for African Entrepreneurship and Leadership (CAEL).” He added.

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Senator Ashafa also noted that members of the faculty should make the best use of the opportunity of having Bola Tinubu as its patron.
“For Africa to achieve its full potential, it must seek to forge “Africa-centric” alliances with institutions like yours. Institutions, who have placed at our disposal a time tested track record in academic excellence, towards preparing both the present and even more importantly the leaders of the future for the daunting tasks ahead.
“Therefore, I urge the leadership and members of faculty of the centre, to take full advantage of the depth and wealth of experience, which the Asiwaju brings on board as the patron of the centre.” He remarked.

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