Tunde Sabiu Yusuf, a nephew and personal secretary to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has been a constant presence in the Nigerian political landscape, often shrouded in both mystery and controversy.
A new report by Jim Obaze, the special investigator on Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and related entities to President Bola Tinubu alleged the decision to redesign the new currency notes was suggested to Godwin Emefiele, former CBN Governor by Yusuf during his visit to the Presidential Villa in September 2022.
It was gathered that the naira redesign policy was sold to Buhari at the instance of Yusuf and that the initiative was done without the approval of the board of the CBN.
While his official role as personal secretary to former president Buhari is known, whispers of his influence and personal life have swirled for years.
Here are five unknown facts about Yusuf
Biography
Born in 1985, He is renowned for being the nephew of former president Buhari. His familial connection to the former president stems from his lineage, being the son of Buhari’s niece and the younger sister to Mamman Daura, who is regarded as the president’s closest confidant.
Yusuf was named after the Late Babatunde ‘Tunde’ Abdulbaki Idiagbon, who was a significant figure in the history of Nigeria and served as the chief of staff at Supreme Headquarters during the military regime of Major General Muhammadu Buhari from 1983 to 1985. This connection to Idiagbon, known for his integrity and loyalty to President Buhari, further solidified Tunde Sabiu’s ties to the Buhari family.
Education
His educational journey began at Bayajidda Primary School in Daura, where he received his early education. He continued his secondary education at Teachers College, Daura.
Yusuf pursued higher education at Bayero University in Kano, where he delved into his studies, focusing on a field that remains undisclosed.He completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in Kaduna State.
He became a key figure in former president Buhari’s inner circle, leveraging his position to aid in administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and serving as a liaison between Buhari and various stakeholders.
According to SaharaReporters, Yusuf who is in his 30s is regarded as one of the wealthiest young men in Nigeria today. Until his appointment by President Buhari, he was said to be surviving on proceeds made from the sale of recharge cards in his native Daura.
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