Airtel Nigeria Executive Director, Prince Femi Adeniran
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Prince Femi Adeniran on the occasion of his 50th birthday on June 2, 2026.
The President lauded his outstanding contributions to public service, private sector leadership, investment promotion, and national development.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined family members, friends, colleagues, and associates in celebrating Prince Adeniran, describing him as a respected corporate executive, public policy advocate, and investment promotion expert whose career has been defined by professionalism, courage, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress.
President Tinubu commended Prince Adeniran’s patriotism and sense of duty, particularly his readiness at different stages of his career to leave the comfort and stability of senior private sector positions in order to serve the public interest during critical periods in Nigeria’s democratic and economic development.
The President recalled that Prince Adeniran first demonstrated this commitment to national service during the 2011 presidential election when he served as Chief of Staff to the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), contributing significantly to the organisational and strategic efforts that strengthened the progressive movement.
President Tinubu further noted that, in recognition of his competence and promise as a young technocrat, Prince Adeniran was later identified by a team established by him to support governance reforms and institutional efficiency and was subsequently seconded to the Governor’s Office in Osun State, where he served between 2011 and 2014.
The President also acknowledged Prince Adeniran’s stewardship as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the Osun State Investment Promotion Agency from 2019 to 2022 under the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. In that capacity, he helped reposition the state’s investment promotion framework, strengthened investor engagement, and advanced public-private partnerships for economic growth.
President Tinubu further recognised Prince Adeniran’s remarkable private sector career, which spans leading domestic and international organisations in the financial services, education technology, and telecommunications sectors.
The President commended his return to executive leadership in 2023 as Executive Director of airtel.com.ng, where he oversees Stakeholder Management, Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
According to the President, Prince Adeniran’s extensive cross-sector experience has continued to promote constructive industry engagement, effective corporate leadership, and meaningful dialogue between the telecommunications industry and government on the long-term sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness of the sector.
President Tinubu described Prince Adeniran as a bridge-builder, visionary communicator, and committed patriot whose professional journey reflects the finest values of private enterprise, public service, and national duty.
The President prayed for Prince Femi Adeniran’s continued good health, strength, wisdom, and greater accomplishments as he marks his golden jubilee and continues to contribute to Nigeria’s progress and Africa’s development.
