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‘Uncommon Spirit of Excellence’: Tinubu Celebrates UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu On 61st Birthday 

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with African business leader, Mr. Tony Elumelu, as he marks his 61st birthday on March 22, 2024.

The President, according to a release issued on Friday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated the foremost businessman and philanthropist, who chairs Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa, and  founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. 

Commending Elumelu for his industry and the uncommon spirit of excellence that governs the entirety of his enterprise, President Tinubu acknowledged the business leader’s streak of genius in driving investments, creating opportunities for Africa’s ebullient youths, and providing them with the support they need to soar.

The President thanked Elumelu, who was named on Time’s list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2020, for his steadfast trust and faith in the certainty of a greater Nigeria and for always projecting the best of our great nation. 

President Tinubu wished him many more years in good health and strength as he persists in his endeavour of contributing substantially to national and continental development.

The President also on Friday congratulated the wife of former Governor of Ogun state, Yeye Olufunke Daniel on her diamond jubilee, praying for God’s unceasing benevolence on her and her husband, Senator Gbenga Daniel.

President Tinubu thanked Mrs Daniel and her family for their prayers and support, as well as for their gestures of faith, trust, and espousal of progressive ideals.

The President wished her many more years in good health and strength.

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

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