Tony Elumelu
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the good virtue of the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu as demonstrated by his diligence, versatility and selflessness in championing the economic philosophy of “Africapitalism.”
This is coming as Tony Elumelu roll out drums and other musical instruments to celebrate his 55th birthday tomorrow, Thursday, March 22.
In a statement today, Wednesday, by the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari said that such attitude by Elumelu elicited the need to grow businesses that cater for African interests, support governments and bottom-up development within the continent, by discouraging long term dependence on donor countries and philanthropic organizations.
“As Elumelu turns 55 years, President Buhari believes the entrepreneur’s greatest investment has been in the development of people and communities, clearly evident in the Tony Elumelu Foundation which started with scholarships and fellowships, and now trains a new generation of business leaders across the continent.”
He described Elumelu as an economist, consummate banker and successful entrepreneur, whose pacesetting antecedents continue to inspire both the young and old on the power of ideas, big dreams and hard work.
President Buhari joined the United Bank of Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Elumelu family and all professional colleagues of Elumelu in celebrating his 55th birthday tomorrow, Thursday and prayed to God to grant him longer life, more ideas and renewed vigour to pursue his dream of making life better for others.[myad]
