A UK-born Nigerian has revealed how she became personal assistant to ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Aminat Sule, in a thread on Twitter, opened up on how she became his self-appointed PA and the steps she took.
Becoming Nigeria’s youngest first female foreign affairs minister was also one of her goals.
Short Thread: about how I met Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and became his self appointed PA. pic.twitter.com/wrIQoxZExD
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
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?
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
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?
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
Due to a lack of funding, my show could no longer be aired on National TV
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
Shortly after this happened I was told by a learned colleague @dayo247 about an event hosted by @ChathamHouse called “Re-Writing Politics to Africa’s Advantage.” President Obasanjo was one of the panelists.
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
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.
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
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.
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
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.” pic.twitter.com/bVveJhHpCd
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
He followed me & when we got into the room he asked: “Who’s daughter are you?”
I responded “My father isn’t anyone you know. He’s Just a normal Nigerian citizen who relocated to the UK for a better life.”
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020
He chuckled and said “so how can I help you?”
I said “well I’m your new PA. I’m going to serve you.”
I’ve been serving him since that date. pic.twitter.com/6MjToEwkgv
— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020