President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s family maintains a strong presence across Nigeria’s political landscape, government institutions, and key business sectors.
While some often highlight potential nepotism, supporters view these placements as extensions of trusted networks. Their relationships have been forged through decades of political and entrepreneurial engagement in Lagos and beyond.
Here is a breakdown of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prominent relatives and their positions in government and leading businesses. 
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Children
Tinubu has five children, and four of them are publicly associated with him; only two feature prominently in public roles.
Folashade Tinubu-Ojo
His eldest daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, serves as the Ìyál’ọ́jà General (Mother of the Market) of Nigeria. She leads market men and women all over the country. Since her installation in 2013, she has wielded significant influence over trade associations and informal commerce.
Oluwaseyi Tinubu
His eldest son, Oluwaseyi Tinubu, co-founded and serves as CEO of Loatsad Promomedia Ltd. Loatsad Promomedia is a major outdoor and digital advertising firm serving blue-chip clients. In 2025, he was given the traditional title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland. He engages in youth development, sports, and entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Noella Foundation. Although he heads the City Boy Movement, a group seeking Tinubu’s re-election, he does not hold any formal federal government position.
Nephews
Jubril Adewale Tinubu
Jubril Adewale Tinubu, the President’s nephew, is Group CEO of Oando Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy companies. He has overseen major transactions, including acquisitions in the oil and gas sector, building on the firm’s growth over decades.
Adedamola Richard Kasunmu
Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, another nephew, represents Ikeja Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He currently serves as Deputy Majority Leader and has been a legislator for over a decade.
Afolabi Munir Tinubu
Afolabi Munir Tinubu, also identified as a nephew or close relative, is the Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Ltd. The transport company is the operator of Lagos’ iconic blue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The company has managed high-volume commuter routes for over a decade now.
Cousins
Adegboyega Oyetola
Adegboyega Oyetola, Tinubu’s cousin and former Osun State Governor, is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. He previously served briefly as Minister of Transportation before the portfolio split.
Olajide Idris
Dr. Olajide Idris, is a cousin or close family associate. He is the former Lagos State Commissioner for Health and was appointed Director-General/CEO of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in 2024, leveraging his public health expertise.
In-laws
Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo
Hon. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, is the husband of Folashade Tinubu-Ojo (the President’s daughter). In 2024, he was appointed Managing Director/CEO of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). The former federal lawmaker oversees national housing initiatives.
Hon. Lola Akande, is described as a sister-in-law (often linked to the First Lady’s side) to the president. She serves as Nigeria’s Non-Career Ambassador to Sweden, focusing on trade and diplomatic ties with the Nordic region.
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