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How I Became Obasanjo’s Personal PA -Aminat Sule Reveals
A Nigerian lady, Aminat Sule, has revealed her experience of how she met former president Olusegun Obasanjo, and appointed herself his Personal Assistant.
Aminat narrated how she strategically positioned herself at an event in Chatham House, London, where the ex-president was one of the panelists.
According to her, after his session, she went to him and made sure she helped with clearing people from him and finally got a private time to talk to him. Read her story below…
“Short Thread: about how I met Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and became his self appointed PA.
I set a goal for myself to become the youngest first female foreign affairs minister for Nigeria. For someone who was born in the UK. It sounded quite radical right?
I was determined to serve one of the greatest leaders in Africa. So I positioned myself front row. I sat in the seat reserved for a
@thesundaytimes
journalist – my apologies your correspondent arrived late.
I made eye contact with Mr Olusegun the entire event. From start to finish. Once the event was over. Guests and fellow panelists wanted to take pictures and engage with Pres. Obasanjo.
I stormed onto the stage and said, excuse me: “No more pictures! Can we get him into a private room, with a glass of water? In 10 minutes he’ll resume to discuss matters and entertain the press.”
President Obasanjo believed in me, he believes in the youth of Nigeria. A new Nigeria is possible. Continue to be proactive. The right opportunity will come. pic.twitter.com/fwJwQ5Mj66
— Aminat Sule 🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@Aminatsule_) August 13, 2020
I made a promise to myself I wasn’t going to waste my UK education in the UK. They don’t need me. The system here is established. I always knew that Nigeria was where my expertise would be valued. https://t.co/uY7c2FBeR0
— Aminat Sule 🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@Aminatsule_) August 13, 2020
I arrived early. The first one there infact. I asked the organisers where Pres Obasanjo would be seated. I sat directly in front of him. In the seat allocated to @thesundaytimes https://t.co/bLsmDbYwL3
— Aminat Sule 🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@Aminatsule_) August 13, 2020
