TEF X UNICEF X GenU X IKEA; Strengthening Climate Resilience through Green Entrepreneurship.
In my OP-ED on the Cop27 climate negotiations in Egypt, I emphasised the unrelenting impact of the climate crisis on communities across Africa highlighting the famine tragedy in east Africa. Read here. https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/david-miliband-tony-o-elumelu-cop27-is-over-africa-cannot-wait-any-longer-for-climate-action Africa is the victim, not the author of this crisis. But Africa can and should act. Today, I am pleased to announce […]
MY CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS AT THE AFAM 3 FAST POWER COMMISSIONING AT TRANSAFAM POWER LTD AFAM RIVERS STATE.
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 Your Excellency, the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON;The Honourable Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu; Members of the National Assembly here present; The Paramount Ruler of Okoloma Afam, HRH Eze A. A. Dike; Representatives of the State, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is with great pleasure […]
My Chairman’s Statement on Transcorp’s 2022 Performance
Dear Shareholders, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of Transnational Corporation Plc, for the year ended 31 December 2022. 2022 was an extraordinary year in many ways, amid the conflict in Ukraine, the continued impact of climate change and the ongoing consequences […]
My Goodwill Remarks At The Nigerian Government High-Level Donor Engagement On Nigeria’s 2023 Housing And Population Census
Good morning distinguished Ladies & Gentlemen. Thank you, Honourable Ministers, for inviting me here to deliver goodwill remarks on behalf of the Organised Private Sector and African Philanthropic Organisations. Let me start by commending our President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, for this laudable effort. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with an estimated […]
No Time to Wait for Climate Action in Africa
A Joint op-ed with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and Tony Elumelu, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. This month’s COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt are being called “Africa’s COP,” a recognition of the daily impact of the climate crisis on communities across the continent. The question now is whether climate negotiators use […]
A Win for All
What motivates me? Two things: Lessons from my own story, my own life. Is my life so very different from others? Was I blessed? Maybe – maybe not. I have succeeded, but also, I had luck. Being at the right place at the right time. The benefit of a particular meeting, the trust of a […]
My #UNGA77 Wrap Up
My #UNGA77 week closed with a fireside chat at the Columbia Business School.It is always a pleasure to meet students – in Africa and beyond. I remember so well my time at university – a thirst for knowledge, but also a need for direction, guidance, role models. It is now humbling to be the one giving advice, offering that direction. […]
#TOEAtUNGA: Day 1 Wrap Up
As someone who lives and works in Africa, I see first-hand the harsh impact of youth joblessness, and as Africans and global leaders, we must work together to address this issue. Yesterday, at the #UNGA77 was a busy and productive one – The Tony Elumelu Foundation, signed a partnership with the United Nations Capital Development […]
UBA Group Chairman’s Retreat; Moving Forward.
At UBA Group, we keep learning, strategizing and executing. Last weekend, board members met with the new leadership of UBA Group, including Regional CEOs from across the four continents – Africa, America, Europe and Asia – that UBA operates in, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. We mapped the future of Africa’s Global Bank, refined our […]
One Year After; Celebrating Heirs Insurance and Heirs Life.
A year ago, Heirs Holdings entered the insurance market – we wanted to disrupt the sector, do what we have done before: democratize; catalyze; and deliver for our customers. Two insurance companies were born – general insurer, Heirs Insurance, and life assurer, Heirs Life Assurance. And we commissioned the iconic Heirs Towers in Victoria Island, […]
