‘He Was My Very Good Neighbour’ – Tinubu Meets Old Friend From Chicago University

President Bola Tinubu has met an old friend from Chicago State University, Alex Sigman, who hailed from Belarus.

Naija News reports that the duo met on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the inauguration of tractors in Abuja.

While standing for recognition at the event, President Tinubu addressed Sigman as a successful businessman from Belarus.

Tinubu said Sigman was his neighbour when he was schooling in the United States, and they never expected to see themselves in the position they are today, adding that their institution would be proud of the moment.

He said, “My dear very good friend, the story must be clear here. Alex Sigman, howe are you. Thank you and congratulation. When we were together at Chicago STate University, he was my very good neighbour.

“Neither did we preempt that I will be the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, nor did we see Sigman as a successful businessman willing to bring a bilateral relationship that will promote economic prosperity that will benefit our two countries.

“Thank you Alex, I believe our university will be proud of us today.”

Meanwhile, former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu was among those who supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV on Saturday, Lamido alleged that Tinubu’s mother, Hajia Mogaji, organised market women from Lagos to come to Abuja and show support for the then head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida.

He berated the President for what he described as dramatising his role in Nigeria’s Democracy, insisting that Tinubu only became relevant after late General Sani Abacha took over power.

Lamido also claimed that the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), was formed to fight for Abacha and not for June 12.

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