Nigeria’s Minister of Education Tunji Alausa defends President Bola Tinubu’s academic record at Chicago State University, saying Tinubu graduated with a first-class degree in accounting. Alausa makes the claim during an interview on Channels Television, responding to questions about Tinubu’s qualifications.
Alausa says he is personally familiar with the university, explaining that he lived in Chicago for nearly three decades and visited the institution on multiple occasions. He adds that he has met people who studied alongside Tinubu and that he sees no basis for doubting the President’s educational background.
In framing the wider context, at least one outlet notes the issue has featured in earlier election-related disputes and returned to public attention as election preparations progress. Some reports also mention that the interview included questions about ongoing challenges in Nigeria, with Alausa redirecting focus to achievements under Tinubu’s administration.
