1. Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born on 22 March 1963 and is a Nigerian economist, banker and philanthropist.
10 Facts About Tony Elumelu
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In 2020, Tony Elumelu was named on Times list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Tony Elumelu was born in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria, on 22 March 1963, to Suzanne and Dominic Tony Elumelu, originally from Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.
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Tony Elumelu studied Economics at Ambrose Alli University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science with a Lower Second Class.
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Tony Elumelu worked in the Nigerian Bank Union Bank as a corps member during his National Youth Service Corps in 1985, before starting his career as a salesman.
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Tony Elumelu subsequently joined Allstates Trust Bank in 2005 and United Bank for Africa was acquired afterwards.
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In 1997, Tony Elumelu led a small group of investors to take over a struggling Crystal Bank.
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Tony Elumelu turned it profitable within a few years and in 2005, he led one of the largest mergers in the banking sector in Sub-Saharan Africa by acquiring United Bank for Africa.
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On 14 April 2021, Tony Elumelu was officially handed the Certificate of Discharge of the iconic hospitality facility.
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Tony Elumelu has received recognition and praise for his contributions to business and entrepreneurship.