Greater Good to a larger number!
Our guiding mantra is a promise for all-round sustainable human capacity development and empowerment
Partners for social Good!
Focused on Doing Good for Lagos East
- 32 years of public & corporate experience
- Serving as the Honourable Commissioner of Finance, Lagos State (2011 -2013)
- Pioneer and former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited
Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, popularly known as “Tokunbo Abiru” is an accomplished Nigerian Banker, Chartered Accountant, and now a Public Servant. He is currently The Senator, representing Lagos East Senatorial district in the 9th Nigerian National Assembly, after 32 years of corporate experience (of which 29 years was spent in the banking industry).
He was the pioneer and former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited. He led the turnaround of erstwhile Skye Bank Plc, as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, under a CBN-induced take-over of the Bank, in a bid to avoid its collapse and also preserve the stability of the overall Nigerian Financial System.
His banking career was in top Nigeria Financial Institutions such as First of Bank of Nigeria (2002–16), where he rose to the level of Executive Director, Corporate Banking; and Guaranty Trust Bank (1991-2000). Tokunbo Abiru also served on other notable boards as Non-Executive Director: FBN Capital Limited (now FBN Quest Merchant Bank Limited); FBN Bank Sierra–Leone Limited; Airtel Mobile Networks Limited; and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS).
During the course of his professional career, he also had the privilege of serving as the Honourable Commissioner of Finance, Lagos State (2011 -2013), under the transformational leadership of Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN).
Senator Tokunbo Abiru holds a B.Sc. Economics from Lagos State University, and he is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Honorary Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB). He is an alumnus of both Lagos Business School (LBS) and Harvard Business School (USA).
Tokunbo Abiru retired from banking in August 31, 2020 and decided to go into Public Service. He contested for the bye-election of Lagos Senatorial East under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) Party, and won the election on 5, December 2020 with 89% of the total votes cast to become a Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Senator Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, is happily married to Mrs. Feyisola Abiru and they are blessed with children.
The values that drive everything we do
Our #DoingGood to Greater Number mantra is the driving force behind our values.
Transparency
We operate an open door which encourages free flow of information and create new opportunities for our constituents.
Hard work
We work round the clock to ensure we bring people-oriented legislation, empowerment programmes & facilitations that'll raise the standard of living of our people.
Empathy
We understand your concerns and fears about our communities and nation. You are not alone.
Equality
Access to our programmes are devoid of tribalism, religious sentiment, colour and party affiliations.
Freedom
Wherever you live, we believe every Nigerian has the constitutional freedom to accomplish his or her dream without any encumbrances.
Innovation
This runs in our DNA. We'll continue to look for unique ways and partners that would make #DoingGood a Nigerian reality!
Our achievements so far?
Our commitment to the good constituents of Lagos East senatorial district is unwavering
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September 11th 2026
MTN-SAIL Teachers’ Fellowship Trains 5,000 Public School Teachers, Introduces AI-Assisted Teaching to Nigerian Classrooms
The SAIL Empowerment Foundation and the MTN Foundation have trained 5,000 Nigerian public-school teachers in Inquiry-Based Learning and AI-assisted teaching under the 2nd Cohort of the MTN-SAIL Teachers’ Fellowship. Of these, 500 teachers selected for Phase 2 graduated at a ceremony held on Thursday at the MTN Roof-Top Event Hall, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos.  This cohort is the first to include a formal artificial intelligence component, with Microsoft contributing the curriculum through the MTN Foundation. The graduating teachers are among the first public school educators in Nigeria formally trained in responsible AI-assisted teaching. Valedictorians attended the ceremony in person from states across the federation, while the rest of the graduating class joined online from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The ceremony marked another milestone in the Foundation’s work to strengthen Nigeria’s education system through teacher development.  Delivering the keynote address, Co-Founder of SAIL Empowerment Foundation, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, said the initiative was built on the conviction that the teacher remains the most critical link between education policy and the Nigerian child.  She said the Fellowship, which began in 2022, has now trained more than 10,000 Nigerian public school teachers across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to her, the current cohort was made up entirely of public school teachers, reflecting SAIL’s deliberate focus on the education system that serves the majority of Nigerian children. The teachers were drawn from communities where this kind of professional development is hardest to access. Abiru described teachers as “multipliers,” noting that if each of the 5,000 teachers trained in the current cohort reaches an average of 80 pupils a year, the programme could indirectly impact about 400,000 children in a single year. She urged the graduands to go beyond collecting certificates and apply their knowledge in the classroom, train other teachers, and remain connected to the SAIL Alumni Network. Three outstanding graduands were recognised for exceptional commitment and classroom application of the training. Each received a new laptop and laptop bag from the SAIL Empowerment Foundation to support continued learning and teaching.  Abiru also announced plans to establish a permanent SAIL Alumni Network, alongside the launch of the “SAIL: Where Are You Now?” reconnection campaign and the inaugural SAIL Founders’ Day and Alumni Celebration scheduled for December. She added that SAIL’s evolving institutional structure, including an independent Board of Trustees, is designed to ensure the Foundation remains sustainable and accountable beyond its founders. The Foundation also announced the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sport Centre, currently under construction in Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki. The facility will include a dedicated Teachers’ Lounge. Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, reaffirmed the MTN Foundation’s commitment to the Teachers’ Fellowship, noting the impact the programme has made. She said the primary goal of the training is to improve the quality of primary and secondary education in Nigeria, adding that Inquiry-Based Learning methods have made lessons more participatory and improved learning outcomes. 
September 3rd 2026
“This Is a Worthy Legacy” — GTBank Co-Founder Fola Adeola Commends Abiru, Wife During Visit to SAIL
The co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, Mr. Fola Adeola, has commended Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, and his wife, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, for investing in the future of young Nigerians through the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, describing the initiative as a “worthy legacy” built on service, selflessness and a commitment to humanity.  Adeola gave the commendation on Wednesday during a visit to the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu, where he inspected the facility and interacted with young beneficiaries of its various programmes.  Describing his visit as worthwhile, the renowned banker and philanthropist said the decision by the Abirus to commit their resources to empowering people outside their immediate family demonstrated a rare understanding of what it means to leave a lasting legacy.  “Whenever we decide to commit to causes bigger than ourselves, we are building a legacy. What you are doing is for children whose parents you may not even know. For society to survive, we must care for others, particularly the less privileged,” Adeola said.
September 2nd 2026
Hon. Babajimi Benson Visits SAIL Innovation Lab, Hails Senator Abiru’s Foresight
The member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described the SAIL Innovation Lab as a game-changing intervention capable of taking vulnerable youths off the streets, equipping them with digital skills and connecting them to employment opportunities in the global technology market.  Benson made the assessment on Tuesday during a visit to the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu, where he commended Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, and his wife, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, for establishing the hub as a free platform for digital skills development, innovation and youth empowerment. “You train people and give them jobs. You take vulnerable people off the streets and give them an opportunity to become productive members of society,” Benson commended SAIL founders. The lawmaker described the initiative as “beyond foresight,” stressing that its greatest value lies in preparing young people for opportunities in the rapidly expanding global digital economy. Speaking further, Hon. Benson particularly identified Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) as a major opportunity for Nigerian youths, noting that Nigeria has the talent and population to capture a significant share of the estimated $10 billion global market but is currently losing opportunities to countries such as Kenya and Ghana. “BPO is a huge opportunity. Nigerians are out of the market, while opportunities are going to Kenya and Ghana. SAIL will help cure that by plugging our young people into the market,” he said.  He also noted that his visit to SAIL had provided fresh inspiration ahead of his planned engagement with young people, particularly on the opportunities available to them in digital, technology and innovation. In his remarks, Senator Abiru expressed appreciation to Hon. Benson and his team, including the Mayor of Ikorodu, Mr. Muyideen Sanwoola; Chief Medical Director, Imota General Hospital, Dr. Adenike Omosu; and Hon. Toyin Bolowotan, for visiting the facility. Abiru reaffirmed his commitment to building a future driven by innovation and inclusive opportunities, stressing the importance of equipping young people with the skills required to compete and thrive in the global digital economy. He explained that SAIL was established to create practical pathways for young Nigerians to acquire relevant digital, tech and innovation skills, access employment opportunities and participate meaningfully in the technology-driven economy. The visit highlighted the growing potential of SAIL as a strategic platform for youth empowerment, digital skills development and job creation, positioning Ikorodu as an emerging hub for technology and innovation.
August 26th 2026
Senator Tokunbo Abiru Inspects Facilitated Alternative School for Girls in Igbogbo
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Alternative High School for Girls in Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA. The Alternative High School for Girls is a second-chance education initiative championed by Nigeria's First Lady, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, under her Renewed Hope Initiative to support girls and young women whose education was interrupted by early pregnancy, economic hardship, or other socio-economic challenges. In addition to regular academic classrooms and science laboratories, the schools feature vocational training such as garment-making, cosmetology, hairdressing, catering, and ICT facilities. During the inspection of the Alternative High School, Abiru commended Nigeria’s First Lady, for her thoughtfulness for considering Igbogbo-Baiyeku for the second-chance education project, describing it as an important intervention for girls. He also appreciated the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for providing the land for the project, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Government, Hon. Prince Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, for their support and commitment. The lawmaker equally acknowledged the fatherly guidance and support of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali. Abiru urged residents to take ownership of the project, protect the facility and cooperate with the contractor to ensure its timely and quality completion. He also charged the contractor to deliver a durable facility that would serve its intended purpose.