Bola Tinubu

Nigerian politician, President-elect

Bola Tinubu - Nigerian politician, President-elect
Born

March 29th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Nigeria

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Served as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. Played a significant role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress, a major political party in Nigeria. Helped to implement various reforms in Lagos State that focused on infrastructure and urban development. Contributed to the election strategies that led to the party's victory in the 2015 general elections, ending 16 years of the People's Democratic Party's rule.

Governed Lagos State from 1999 to 2007

Co-founded the All Progressives Congress

Facilitated victory in the 2015 elections

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