Tinubu appoints Tope Fasua SA on Economic Affairs

In a recent announcement made on Friday night via his social media, Tope Fasua, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Analytics Consulting, revealed his new appointment. President Bola Tinubu has selected Fasua to serve as the Special Adviser on Economic Affairs within the Vice President’s office.

Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity, Fasua stated, “So, yours truly has been appointed Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs in the VP’s office. Just what I wanted for national impact. We thank God Almighty and those who remembered me and insisted. For God and country.”

Fasua, a distinguished fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), pursued economics at Ondo State University, graduating as the top student in 1991. He furthered his education, earning a second degree in Financial Markets & Derivatives from London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. Embarking on his career in 1992, he commenced at the now-defunct Citizens Bank.

His professional journey continued through roles at Standard Trust Bank and Equatorial Trust Bank, where he eventually achieved the position of Principal Manager/Regional Director in Abuja. Possessing a Ph.D. in public administration and complemented by executive education from the London Business School and Harvard University, Fasua frequently shares insights as an economics and financial markets analyst on television.

In 2016, Fasua spearheaded the establishment of a political party, the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party, and emerged as the party’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections. Beyond his political engagements, he has authored impactful books, including “Crushed” and “Things to Do Before Your Career Disappears.”