President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with the Chairman of Heirs
Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, on his 55th birthday,March 22, 2018.
President Buhari joins the United Bank of Africa, the Tony Elumelu
Foundation, the Elumelu family and all professional colleagues of the
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 .
The President commends Elumelus diligence, versatility and selflessness
in championing the economic philosophy of Africapitalism, which calls
to action 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
organisations.
As Elumelu turns 55 years, President Buhari believes the entrepreneurs
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.
President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant Elumelu longer
life, more ideas and renewed vigour to pursue his dream of making life
better for others.