Lady Narrates Drastic Steps She Took To Become Obasanjo’s ‘Self-Appointed PA’ From First Day She Met Him

Aminat Sule, a Personal Assistant to former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has narrated the drastic steps she took to become his ‘self-appointed PA’ from the first time she met him.

Sule, in a series of tweets on Wednesday, August 12, stated that she had set a goal for herself to become the youngest first Female Foreign Affairs Minister for the country, therefore she worked towards that goal with everything in her capacity.

I set a goal for myself to become the youngest first female foreign affairs minister for Nigeria. For someone who was born in the UK. It sounded quite radical right?

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

Sule revealed that she decided to attend an event hosted by Chatham House called “Re-Writing Politics to Africa’s Advantage”, after she heard that Obasanjo was going to be a panelist.

Shortly after this happened I was told by a learned colleague @dayo247 about an event hosted by @ChathamHouse called “Re-Writing Politics to Africa’s Advantage.” President Obasanjo was one of the panelists.

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

When she got to the event, Sule said she sat in a front seat assigned to a journalist who ran late for the event.

I was determined to serve one of the greatest leaders in Africa. So I positioned myself front row. I sat in the seat reserved for a @thesundaytimes journalist – my apologies your correspondent arrived late.

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

Sule revealed that she made eye contact with Obasanjo all through the program. She added that after the event was over, guests and fellow panelists wanted to take pictures and engage with Obasanjo.

I made eye contact with Mr Olusegun the entire event. From start to finish. Once the event was over. Guests and fellow panelists wanted to take pictures and engage with Pres. Obasanjo.

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

Observing the rowdy situation, Sule said she quickly stormed the stage, called the attention of guests and acted in the capacity of a Personal Assistant to Obasanjo.

I stormed onto the stage and said, excuse me: “No more pictures! Can we get him into a private room, with a glass of water? In 10 minutes he’ll resume to discuss matters and entertain the press.” pic.twitter.com/bVveJhHpCd

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

When they got to the private room, she said Obasanjo asked her, “Whose daughter are you?” and she replied;

My father isn’t anyone you know. He’s Just a normal Nigerian citizen who relocated to the UK for a better life.

He followed me & when we got into the room he asked: “Who’s daughter are you?”

I responded “My father isn’t anyone you know. He’s Just a normal Nigerian citizen who relocated to the UK for a better life.”

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

She said he chuckled and said “So how can I help you?” and she replied: “Well I’m your new PA. I’m going to serve you.”

Sule said she has been serving as his ‘self-appointed’ personal assistant since that day.

He chuckled and said “so how can I help you?”

I said “well I’m your new PA. I’m going to serve you.”

I’ve been serving him since that date. pic.twitter.com/6MjToEwkgv

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020

She concluded her story by encouraging people to create their own opportunities wherever they find themselves.

Moral of the story: Opportunities don’t always come to you. Sometimes you have to create your own opportunities.

— Aminat Sule (@Aminatsule_) August 12, 2020