How Africa’s Private Sector Can Drive Peacebuilding and Stability: My Remarks at the African Union Peace Fund and Afreximbank Side Event
Good afternoon, distinguished guests. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on this vital topic. Let me be direct: There is no sustainable development without peace — and no lasting peace without economic opportunity. At the United Bank for Africa, we operate in over 20 African countries, as well as in the U.S., the UK, […]
My Keynote Remarks: 3rd AAAG Annual Conference – Unlocking Africa’s Future: Mobilising Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development Financing
Good day everyone, Chair of the AAAG, distinguished Accountants-General from across our great continent, excellencies, colleagues. Let me start by commending the outgoing Chair, in-coming Chairman, Babatunde Ogunyemi and CEO, Fredrick Riaga, for the leadership displayed today. What an honour to be here in Accra! I stand before you, not just as an entrepreneur, but […]
My Keynote Remarks GROW NIGERIA CONFERENCE 2.0 – Empowering Nigeria’s Entrepreneurs: Building Institutions That Last
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Leaders of government, of business, young entrepreneurs gathered here, all who are responsible for tomorrow’s possibilities — good morning. It is an honour to be here. Let me be blunt: The future of Nigeria is not going to be written in some far-off boardroom. It is being shaped, right now, by […]
My Keynote Remarks: Abuja Business & Investment Summit & EXPO 2025
Keynote Remarks “Empowering Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Potential in Emerging Markets” Topic: “Private Sector Leadership at the Forefront of Africa’s Economic Transformation” Good morning, honourable ministers, distinguished guests, captains of industry, policymakers, development partners, and members of the press. Let me begin by commending the Abuja Investments Company Limited and its visionary GMD/CEO, Dr. Maureen Tamuno […]
My Remarks: IMF Meetings 2025 – “Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age”
When we speak of productivity in the digital age, we are really talking about people. Productivity is not only about output per worker — it is about opportunity per person. In Africa, we see both the challenge and the promise of this new era. Yes, our digital gaps are large — connectivity, infrastructure, skills. But […]
Appeal of Conscience Award Acceptance Remarks
Your Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, The esteemed Founder, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Our Gala Chair, Brian Moynihan, Distinguished leaders of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, Leaders of faith, business, and civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening. As you know, my husband, Tony Elumelu, cannot be here tonight. Tony would clearly have liked to be here, […]
My Keynote Address at the African Caucus Meeting
Introduction Your Excellencies, Ministers, Central Bank Governors, esteemed representatives of the IMF & World Bank, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen It is truly an honour to be here with you today. This gathering could not be timelier, as we work together to amplify Africa’s voice and shape a development path that reflects our unique needs […]
Remarks – Launch of United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited
Good evening Distinguished Guests, It is a great honour to be here, in beautiful Abidjan this evening, celebrating this significant milestone—the launch of United Capital’s West African office. It is an honour – and a pleasure – to be in front of so many “amis ivoriens” “Ivorian friends”. Côte d’Ivoire has provided us with a […]
My Keynote Address at the Cameroon Economic Meeting
Good morning, distinguished guests, His Excellency, the Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to begin by commending His Excellency President Biya, whose guiding vision ensured the Prime Minister, His Excellency, Chief Joseph Dion Ngute, the President of the Cameroon Employers Association, Célestin Tawamba, and his team convened this inaugural edition of the Cameroon […]
TOE’s Plenary Session at the World Government Summit
Why is the perception of risk towards Africa so skewed? As an investor with a diversified portfolio across 4 continents—from power to oil & gas, financial services, and healthcare—I can tell you one thing: nowhere else offers the kind of ROI THAN Africa does. Take our Heirs Holdings Group, for example. We have the capacity […]
