Tinubu congratulates Elumelu, the UBA chair, at 61

On Friday, President Bola Tinubu wished Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, a happy 61st birthday.

The congratulations were included in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity.

The statement is titled, ‘President Tinubu celebrates top business leader, Tony Elumelu, on his birthday.’

“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,” the statement read in part.

Tinubu lauded the foremost businessman and philanthropist, who chairs Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa, and is the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

Commending Elumelu for his industry and the uncommon spirit of excellence that governs the entirety of his enterprise, the President acknowledged the business leader’s “streak of genius in driving investments, creating opportunities for Africa’s ebullient youths, and providing them with the support they need to soar.”

He also expressed gratitude to Elumelu, who was listed as one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2020, for his unwavering belief in the possibility of a bigger Nigeria and for always presenting the greatest aspects of the country.