Tinubu Described As An Examplary Leader In Africa‏

Mr. Summy Smart Francis, President of the South African based Africa's Young Enterpreneurs, AYE, who is a Nigerian living and working in South Africa has described Mr. Tinubu as an exemplary leader in Africa. While presenting the Honorary Achievement Award to Mr, Tinubu, Mr. Francis said, "This award is given to entrepreneurs and business people that have made a huge impact on the continent and are known around the globe through their business achievements. 

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Africa sees you and recognises you. You are an African Icon." The presentation of the award took place at Mr. Tinubu's residence on Tuesday October 4th. 

The Former Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his response called on the youth of Africa to save their continent from economic and political stagnation by applying what he called "Commonsense Revolution" to all that they do.

The business mogul and politician also said conquering fear and rigorously challenging bad government policies were necessary ingredients needed to grow entrepreneurship on the continent. Asiwaju Tinubu also admonished the  high-powered team from the A.Y.E. not to let fear prevent them from striving for excellence in all they do . The six-man team was led by the president of the organisation, Summy Smart Francis.      

In his further comments to the contingent, Mr. Tinubu urged young investors to have self-belief and be fearlessly inquisitive. 

"Fear should not have a place in your dictionary," he told his guests. "You must conquer the fear of failure. Believe in yourself that you cannot fail. Not every young enterprise will succeed at first try but you must forge on because Africa depends on your industry, your tenacity, your ability to rise above all the things that hold us back.

"You all must find within yourselves leaders. And as you seek success in entrepreneurship, keep an eye on the political conditions in Africa. If Africa must break away from destitution, the rule of law must be supreme. Adherence to the rule of law is fundamental to business. The 12 million youth in your organisation want to create and innovate to give us a prosperous continent and they must recognise the critical role of good leadership. Embrace democracy. You are the ones who can create and promote the Commonsense Revolution."

Mr. Tinubu also advocated that as the study of good leadership is important for young people to learn worthwhile examples, bad leadership should also be studied and evaluated so the people may recognise the traits and conquer it in good time. He also told his guests that while talent was important to any venture, time is the most valuable asset of all.

Mr. Francis, who is a Nigerian living and working in South Africa, described Mr. Tinubu as an exemplary leader in Africa. While presenting the Honorary Achievement Award to Mr, Tinubu, Mr. Francis said, "This award is given to entrepreneurs and business people that have made a huge impact on the continent and are known around the globe through their business achievements. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Africa sees you and recognises you. You are an African Icon."

According to their website, the A.Y.E unite and empower young entrepreneurs in Africa to network socially and financially, thereby developing a generation of outstanding entrepreneurs. Our collective intellectual capital develops market-leading businesses and networks, to play a key role in raising African prosperity. The body has over 12 million members spread across Africa.