Tinubu hails Elumelu as African business legend on his birthday

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest congratulations to Tony Elumelu, a renowned economist, banker, and philanthropist, on the occasion of his birthday, which falls on March 22.

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Elumelu holds a multitude of prestigious positions, including chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa, and Transcorp, in addition to being the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

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President Tinubu has praised Elumelu as a highly respected African business icon and a tireless advocate for Nigerian and African enterprise, acknowledging his unwavering dedication to excellence and his unshakeable belief in Africapitalism.

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The President has also commended Elumelu for his resilience and his commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence in all his endeavors, which has earned him widespread recognition and admiration.

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President Tinubu has expressed his particular admiration for the Tony Elumelu Foundation's entrepreneurship programme, which has had a profound impact on the lives of young Africans, providing training to 2.5 million individuals across 54 countries and empowering over 24,000 budding entrepreneurs with $5,000 in non-refundable seed capital each.

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As Elumelu marks this special day, President Tinubu has joined his family and friends in wishing him continued good health, strength, and success in all his pursuits.