Nigerians who made Time’s 100 most influential people of 2023 list – Guardian Nigeria
Dimie Ogoina
2023 had just journeyed through its first quarter and we already have individuals making waves across the globe.
Times magazine recently released its 100 most influential people of 2023. The list is composed of men from all walks of life.
And for almost a decade Nigerians finally made the cut.
Who are the Nigerians? What are their contributions to be so recognised, let’s take a look, and why they made Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2023.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Call him the Jagaban, some others know him as the City Boy. Down the coast of Isale-Eko, they see him as the Lion of Bourdilion.
Nigeria’s president-elect has remained relevant in the country’s politics since 1993. He has mentored many successful politicians and amassed a large following in the process. Hence his monicker Builder of Men.
Jagaban won a disputed election and will be sworn in as the president of Africa’s biggest democracy on May 29.
Dimie Ogoina
He tweeted having discovered he was included, in his words, “I am proud” and surely none can be prouder at this moment than him.
Who is Dimie Ogoina?
Apart from his significant scientific contributions, Dimie is a vocal advocate for global health equity.
He has emphasized that monkeypox is not a novel disease, and had the world taken heed earlier, a global outbreak could have been averted.
Dimie’s passion for driving change has propelled him to make valuable contributions to the field through his leadership, research, and advocacy.
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