On Friday, President Bola Tinubu congratulated Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, on his 61st birthday.
Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, signed a statement containing the congratulatory message.
The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu celebrates top business leader, Tony Elumelu, on his birthday,’ was released.
The statement read in part, “President Tinubu wishes Mr. Elumelu many more years in good health and strength as he persists in his endeavour of contributing substantially to national and continental development.”
Tinubu praised the leading businessman and philanthropist, who chairs Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa, and is the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Tinubu lauded the prominent businessman and philanthropist, who oversees Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa, and established The Tony Elumelu Foundation.Tinubu lauded the leading businessman and philanthropist, who chairs Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa, and founded The Tony Elumelu Foundation.
Acknowledging Elumelu for his industry and outstanding commitment to excellence, President Tinubu recognized the business leader’s “streak of genius in driving investments, creating opportunities for Africa’s enthusiastic youths, and providing them with the support they need to succeed.”
President Tinubu also expressed gratitude to Elumelu, who was named on Time’s list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2020, for his unwavering trust and belief in the potential of a better Nigeria and for consistently showcasing the best of the nation.
