“You Have Raised A Generation Of Entrepreneurs” President Buhari Tells Tony Elumelu At 60
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has reached out to the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Mr. Anthony Onyenaechi Elumelu on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Born March 22, 1963, the reputable African businessman and philanthropist, with huge investment in Nigerian conglomerates – Heir Holdings, Transnational Corporations (Transcorp), Afriland Properties, and more – will turn 60 tomorrow.
The founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) – founded in 2010 – has put in so much to uplift a generation of entrepreneurs, catalysing economic growth, driving poverty eradication as well as driving job creation across all 54 African countries.
According to information, the TEF’s flagship programme has identified and catalysed nearly 16,000 entrepreneurs and created a digital ecosystem of over one million Africans.
These initiatives are revealed to be parts of a ten year US$100m commitment to fund, mentor and train young Africans.
In a statement signed and made available by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president confirmed Mr. Elumelu to be a benefactor who has continued to inspire, mentor, train, and raise a generation of entrepreneurs in Nigeria and across the continent of Africa.
The statement…
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with distinguished banker, economist, and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, CFR, on his 60th birthday, March 22, 2023, sharing joy and warmth of the occasion with the entrepreneur, who was ranked amongst World’s 100 most influential personalities in 2020 by Time.
President Buhari felicitates with Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Group on the milestone, affirming the honor and pride that the benefactor has brought to Nigeria, and Africa, with his achievements, lighting the way for many to grow through inspiration, mentorship and training, with focus on raising generation of entrepreneurs.
The President believes Elumelu’s benevolence typifies his humble background and upbringing, starting out as a young banker, daring to dream of a modern and technologically friendly financial institution, Standard Trust Bank, and leading one of the biggest mergers with the UBA, which made history and strengthened the economy.
President Buhari notes the combination of youthfulness in style, broadness in networking, with both old and young, and the passion in pursuing and realizing dreams that the entrepreneur continually projects, graciously guiding others to nurture their business ideas to reality, especially in meeting societal needs and rendering value.
As the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp and Tony Elumelu Foundation clocks 60, the President joins family members, particularly his wife, Dr Awele Elumelu, in thanksgiving to God for all the resourcefulness and impact, with brighter future ahead.
President Buhari prays for long life, good health and wisdom for the Humanitarian.
