Buhari celebrates Tony Elumelu at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with distinguished banker, economist and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, on his 60th birthday, sharing the joy of the occasion with the entrepreneur, who was ranked among the World’s 100 most influential personalities in 2020 by TIME magazine.

The President, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday, prayed for long life, good health and wisdom for the business guru.

Buhari also felicitated with Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group on the milestone, affirming the honour and pride he 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.

He said 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.