In the history of Nigeria’s banking trajectory, the name Tony Onyemachi Elumelu CFR will continue to resonate in Gold for his giant strides in building a formidable banking powerhouse that is wrestling and taking over the rest of Africa and the world with business conglomerate tentacles spread over 24 countries. Elumelu is not just an entrepreneur, he is interested in investing in the next generation. While researching, he gave a lifeline of opportunities he never had to African youths to enable them to thrive excellently in their chosen field, using The Tony Elumelu Foundation as bait.
In his philanthropic capacity, the miracle-working banker has raised giants empowering 20,000 young entrepreneurs across Africa with a $5,000 Non-refundable seed capital startup funds for economic stability. While mentoring and nurturing the future generations of African leaders, Tony ensured the philosophical concept of ‘Africapitalism’; African developing Africa is instilled in them. To date, he is one of the biggest single philanthropists to have come out of Africa with his impact making waves like a tsunami taking over.
On Thursday the 13th of June at the highbrow Transcrop Hilton Hotel, Abuja on the occasion of the Heirs Holdings Annual group Directors Summit Dinner, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON was a guest speaker who also never failed to hold Elumelu spell bond with his oratory prowess describing him and his wife as an enigmatic progressive duo who not only sons of Nigeria but of the world. Shettima dug deep by resonating redolent memories of the past into the genesis of his friendship and reminded the Elumelu that he attended their wedding ceremony over three decades ago. Addressing Elumelu as his mentor in the banking sector, Shettimma noted his giant strides in believing in the Nigerian dream through growth and massive investment in the critical economic sectors also through Government and Private partnerships. The event which was a mix of entertainment and a more relaxed ambience, the Vice president aptly defined him as one of Nigeria’s pride and biggest asset with his selfless love for youths and development. He said; “Tony Elumelu belongs to the class of wealthy men because he generates wealth and opportunities and is a harbinger of great tidings to the Nigerian people. For the dreams you have relegated to help build our nation, we offer our deepest gratitude and a promise to continue playing our part to enable the ease of doing business.”
