Keynote Address at the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference 2023.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PROTOCOLS. CONCLUSION Thank you.
The Future is Female: Lessons from my first all-female mentorship session
As part of this drive to empower more women across Africa, I held my first-ever, all-female mentoring session on International Women’s Day.
Building a More Inclusive Global Economy: Reflections from Paris
This week, I joined global leaders in Paris to support a cause that is very dear to me: inclusive prosperity for all. At the invitation of my good friend, Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, I participated in the 2025 Steering Committee Meeting of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, and a dinner hosted in my honour […]
From Dubai to Paris and Qatar: A Week of Africapitalism
Africapitalism can be the foundation for Africa’s economic transformation. Since 2010, we have built a track record, established a philosophy, won over doubters. Looking back at all we have achieved, our impact, our legacy, we can be proud, but we also know there is much more to be done. We invest, not for profit alone, […]
Gabon: A National Honour & Recognition of Impact
It was an honor today to receive the award of Commandeur dans l’ordre national du mérite gabonais (Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit) from President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic. The recognition was not just personal, it is a testament to the impact of Heirs Holdings – what we call the […]
A Promise Kept: Celebrating the Launch of Avon Medical’s New Facility
Today, we mark a significant milestone, not just for Heirs Holdings, and not just for Avon Medical, but for the continent we are committed to transforming. We unveiled Avon Medical’s newest 25-bed state-of-the-art facility, and with it, we sent a clear message: we are improving healthcare in Africa. As I stood beside my wife, Dr. […]
Transcorp Group’s 19th Annual General Meeting
Yesterday, Transcorp Group held its 19th Annual General Meeting. In 2011, HH became a significant investor in Transcorp. We saw extraordinary value, an ability to turn around a national asset, to make good on the promise to Transcorp’s more than 300,000 shareholders. It has been a remarkable transformation, implementing a robust execution strategy and strong […]
The Transformational Impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
In 2010, Dr. Elumelu and I shared a vision of a self-sustaining African continent, powered by the ideas, resilience, and creativity of young African men and women. As an entrepreneur, I knew the opportunities that Africa offers and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. As an African, I was keenly aware of the challenges facing our […]
Looking towards an African Century
Global economies are undergoing a massive transformation, shaped by shifts in geopolitics, culture, demographics, technology, and volatile trade dynamics. Old certainties are gone; new certainties yet to emerge. Where is Africa in this new world order? Africa, a continent rich in potential, with its youthful population, natural resources, and dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. Too often overlooked, […]
The Ninth Graduating Class of UBA GMAP
The ninth cohort of the UBA Group Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) graduated, marking another milestone in our commitment to developing Africa’s next generation of leaders. The numbers tell a compelling story. This year’s graduating cohort of 1,138 young graduants spans across countries with UBA Group presence. UBA Group, Africa’s global bank, is a financial […]
Tony O. Elumelu Meets with President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon
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 […]
