Tinubu Graduated With First-Class In Accounting — Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Tinubu graduated with a first-class degree in accounting from Chicago State University, United States.

Alausa made the claim on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television while responding to questions about the President's educational qualifications.

According to him, he lived in Chicago for close to 30 years and is very familiar with the university, adding that he had met many people who were Tinubu's schoolmates.

"I'm telling you hardcore facts. I lived in Chicago for almost 30 years. I've been to that university so many times," he stated.

Asked whether he had met Tinubu's classmates, the minister replied, "Oh, many, many, many, in person."

When asked whether the President graduated with first-class, he responded: "In accounting, of course."

He also described Tinubu as a genius.

Alausa's comment comes amid renewed scrutiny of Tinubu's academic credentials after INEC began displaying Forms EC9 submitted by presidential aspirants for the 2027 elections. In the form, Tinubu listed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Chicago State University, with honours, dated June 22, 1979.

Chicago State University had earlier confirmed Tinubu's studentship and graduation in 1979 with accounting as his major, and released his academic records in September 2023 following a court application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. 494c