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Tinubu extends congratulations to UBA Chair Elumelu on his 61st birthday

On Friday, President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations to Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, on the occasion of his 61st birthday.

This congratulatory message was conveyed through a statement issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement, titled 'President Tinubu celebrates top business leader, Tony Elumelu, on his birthday,' expressed President Tinubu's well wishes for Mr. Elumelu, hoping for many more years of good health and strength as he continues to contribute significantly to the development of both the nation and the continent.

Tinubu praised the distinguished businessman and philanthropist, who holds leadership positions in Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and the United Bank for Africa, while also founding The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

Acknowledging Elumelu's industriousness and the exceptional standard of excellence that guides all his endeavors, the President highlighted the business leader's remarkable ability to drive investments, create opportunities for Africa's vibrant youth, and offer them the necessary support to excel.

Furthermore, Tinubu expressed gratitude to Elumelu, who was recognized in 2020 as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, for his unwavering belief in Nigeria's potential for greatness and his consistent promotion of the nation's finest attributes.

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