Buhari Lauds Tony Elumelu Among 100 Most Influential People Of 2020

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chairman of United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Mr Tony Elumelu on the cheering news of being named among the 100 most influential people of 2020.

In a statement by the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, Thursday, Buhari commended Elumelu’s vision of Africapitalism, which espouses that Africa’s private sector must play a leading role in the continent’s development through long-term investments, entrepreneurship, and regional connectivity. The President added that it was just a matter of time before such caught global attention.Tony Elumelu,united bank for africa uba

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“President Buhari says Elumelu’s commitment to the development of African youths, whom he has given a voice and empowerment, investing $5,000 in 1,000 young entrepreneurs per year across 54 countries, places him as a visionary, with milk of human kindness,” the statement read.

Buhari wished Elumelu greater successes on all fronts, and recommended his strides to other high net worth people.

TIME has named Chairman of United Bank for Africa, UBA, Mr Tony Elumelu, in the list of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list. He was listed alongside two other Nigerians, including Tomi Adeyemi and Tunji Funsho.

The list, which is now in its seventeenth year, recognises the activism, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals.

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