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Jubril Adewale Tinubu CON, the Group Chief Executive of Oando Group is well-respected in Nigeria’s business sector. His reputation comes from his strong entrepreneurship skills, impressive leadership, and exceptional business insights. Tinubu has shown great talent and intelligence in the energy sector. He has worked hard to make Oando competitive in the oil industry. He understands when to invest and when to hold back, proving himself to be an expert in his field. After succeeding in oil, Tinubu is now moving into new areas by launching Oando Mining. This new venture will explore lithium and other key minerals important for Nigeria’s clean energy future. Oando Mining was created after the company paused petrol trading to focus on sectors with better long-term growth. Oando Mining has strengthened its team by hiring experienced local geologists. They are running multiple exploration activities across Nigeria, including a significant project in Kebbi State. By the end of 2025, Oando plans to finish field evaluations, rank its lithium prospects, and choose the best site for pilot production. The push for lithium comes from the growing demand in global tech and electric vehicle industries for rechargeable batteries, raising the metal’s value. Read Also: Spyro urges Nigerians to fight against foreign interference In addition to lithium, Oando Mining is exploring tin and bitumen. The team recently conducted a survey confirming the presence of tin and wolframite deposits. Early results from sampling were positive. Oando is also in talks with a Canadian engineering company that specializes in bitumen and oil sands development. This partnership could bring technical skills and investment from Canada’s strong market. Tinubu’s Oando Foundation supports Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) goals. The Foundation has upgraded ten Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers in four public primary schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This initiative, called LEARNOVATE-SEED, aims to improve learning for young children and promote equitable education in Nigeria. According to UNICEF, only one in three children in Nigeria is enrolled in early childhood education, highlighting the urgent need for investment in this area. The LEARNOVATE-SEED initiative improves access to quality early learning by upgrading facilities, providing proper materials for cognitive and social development, and offering teacher training in modern education methods. The Foundation upgraded four primary schools in Rivers State: Seabed Model Primary School, St Paul’s Model Primary School, Cornel Abbe Model Primary School (CAMPS), and Community Primary School. They donated 720 ergonomic ECCD chairs, 120 tables, wall-mounted whiteboards, bookshelves, playmats, and digital learning tools like 50-inch LED televisions with educational content. Each classroom now has visual learning tools, educational displays, and reading corners to spark curiosity and creativity among students.
