Petra Atlantic Boss, Wale Akintujoye in the News
There are very many things that can expose one to the wilderness and fruitful fields of life. Education is one, wealth is another — and there’s the fruit in the garden — each of which usually leads to the same thing, a kind of wisdom that is usually incongruent with common sense. One might argue that Wale Akintujoye, the young and strapping oil trader is gradually enjoying the fruits of his affable association with First Lady Aisha Buhari with bigger oil deals. Is there a danger in being indebted like this? Opinions vary.
From what some folks are saying, these are orange times for Akintujoye. The man is striking it hot, they say. This is especially the case after Akintujoye reportedly secured a mouthwatering oil deal that is bound to shake his already nearly unshakeable strongroom of wealth. So why are folks complaining?
According to reports, Akintujoye’s ability to secure that oil deal came primarily because he is capably related to her excellency. One has to know that being related to the lion in the jungle is its own kind of security at times. Not always; only at times. And this is what folks are saying about Akintujoye.
For one reason or another, folks are drawing parallels between the First Lady’s favour on Akintujoye and the favours that former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani AlisonMadueke, granted to some people. Those people got into trouble when she did. Is that the case with Wale Akintujoye?
There’s really no arguing the man’s potential and room for growth. He is quite capable considering how far he has come, especially his work in Petra Atlantic. But is that enough security against overwhelming indebtedness? Considering all the First Lady has done for him, how can he be anything but grateful and devoted to her should the storms rage later on?