Jubril Adewale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of Oando Group, does not claim to be “a man of God”, who must be seen to be winning souls into the vineyard of his creator.
Neither has the dark-complexioned trained lawyer ever professed to be a preacher whose companion is the holy book with which he sermonizes.
Besides, as a bibliophile, he has read a volume of memoirs of great individuals in history, who lived exemplary lifestyles.
So also, in his peregrinations, he has encountered many whose lives have impacted humanity greatly albeit quietly.
Therefore, one of the enduring lessons he has learned in life, having imbued copious Quranic verses and learning from his heroes, is that “when you help the needy, leave your camera at home.”
Perhaps, this explains why he has been very supportive of the hoi polloi in the society; he gives without making a noise about it.
A source said; “Jubril is following in the footstep of his late father, who is a silent and cheerful giver. During Ramadan, people would converge in his residence to receive food items and cash”.
Although Wale expends millions of Naira annually on this humanitarian gestures, he has vowed to keep it away from the public. (The Nation)
