Elumelu@60: Your achievements lightened way for many to grow ― Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated the Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Buhari said the honour and pride Elumelu brought to Nigeria and Africa through his achievements lightened the way for many to grow through inspiration, mentorship, and training.

The President also hailed the renowned economist and philanthropist for graciously guiding others to nurture their business ideas to reality, especially in meeting societal needs and rendering value.

President Buhari said this via a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina.

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The statement partly read: “President Buhari felicitates with Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Group on the milestone, affirming the honor and pride that the benefactor has brought to Nigeria, and Africa, with his achievements, lighting the way for many to grow through inspiration, mentorship, and training, with focus on raising generation of entrepreneurs.

“The President believes Elumelu’s benevolence typifies his humble background and upbringing, starting out as a young banker, daring to dream of a modern and technologically friendly financial institution, Standard Trust Bank, and leading one of the biggest mergers with the UBA, which made history and strengthened the economy.

“President Buhari notes the combination of youthfulness in style, broadness in networking, with both old and young, and the passion in pursuing and realizing dreams that the entrepreneur continually projects, graciously guiding others to nurture their business ideas to reality, especially in meeting societal needs and rendering value.

“As the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and Tony Elumelu Foundation clocks 60, the President joins family members, particularly his wife, Dr Awele Elumelu, in thanksgiving to God for all the resourcefulness and impact, with brighter future ahead.

“President Buhari prays for long life, good health, and wisdom for the Humanitarian,” Adesina noted.

The Star