TOE’s Life Lessons: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders.
Yesterday, I spoke to a group of brilliant teens at the RCCG TEAP Zone Teens Career Conference 2023. I told my story as Tony Elumelu, the business man and the father. I have learnt a lot of life lessons on this journey, and I shared with the teens – hoping to inspire them as they […]
Partnerships; Crucial for Business Success.
In my experience as an entrepreneur, I will say that partnerships are crucial for business success. However, it must be said that partnerships are hard in this part of the world. And because partnerships are hard, you and your partners must commit to ensuring that the partnership succeeds. There can be a lot of distractions […]
Celebrating 13 Years of Excellence, Enterprise, and Execution at Heirs Holdings: A Journey of Growth and Values- Chidimma Ugbojiaku
A company’s essence is in its culture, mission, and the people who bring them to life, not just its profit margins and market share. I have often stated that companies that are building to last recognise the importance of having the right people who own and drive the vision and actively reflect the company’s essence […]
Self-Discipline: Critical For A Winning Life.
Recently my family celebrated some incredible milestones.It is a time to reflect, to give thanks and share my motivation. To explain why family keeps me groundedand how self-discipline allows me to balance the demands of business and the love of family. First, my twin boys, Toby and Tony, became communicants of the Catholic Church. We […]
Climate Finance: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Future
I was in London today at the invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and U.S. President Biden to attend the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum in London, aimed at mobilising a new generation of catalytic capital in the fight against climate change. This Forum convened a group of global leading philanthropies, companies, and […]
Avon HMO at 10: Celebrating Legacy, Success and A Commitment to Health
On Friday we celebrated Avon HMO turning 10. My wife Dr. Elumelu AKA #MrsTOE put it best. She said, “This journey started ten years ago, and this journey started without anything. It was a clean slate. There was no Avon HMO; there was nothing. There was just a dream. It was just an intent, and […]
Fitness and Exercise: A Healthy Recipe for Success
I often talk about business – my philosophy, my successes and yes, my setbacks. Today, let’s talk about something that is as much a foundation for my success as that philosophy. We are all born with talent – but personal choice, dedication and our mindset often decides if and how we embrace that talent. The […]
My Interview with Radio France Internationale (GUEST AFRICA)
There is a positive correlation between democracy, good governance and the success of the private sector and entrepreneurs. So we need governments that deliberately encourage entrepreneurship.
TOE At VivaTech Conference, Paris.
Yesterday at #Vivatech in Paris, I spoke about my two passions: Entrepreneurship in Africa and Africapitalism, in my fireside chat with Maurice Lévy, Chairman of Publicis Groupe and co-founder of Vivatech. It has become a cliché that technology can help Africa leapfrog infrastructure challenges and transform our environment – but we see this every day. […]
Speech Delivered at United Nations General Assembly of the United Nations themed, Power, Africapitalism and the Private Sector and SDG Goals.
April 9, 2014 Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, Ambassador Ashe, President of the UN General Assembly; Hon. Sajdik, President of ECOSOC; ambassadors, representatives, delegates and observers of the various nations and peoples of the world; representatives of civil society organisations and the private sector; and distinguished ladies and gentlemen. I thank you for the opportunity to […]
