Tony Elumelu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tony Elumelu
Occupation	Economist
Date Of Birth	Mar 22, 1963(1963-03-22)
Age	61
Birthplace	Jos
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Jos
Horoscope	Aries

Tony Elumelu Biography

Tony Elumelu is one of the most popular and richest Economist who was born on March 22, 1963 in Jos, Jos, Nigeria. Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu (born 22 March 1963) is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Elumelu holds the Nigerian national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2003. He was recognised as one of “Africa’s 20 Most Powerful People in 2012” by Forbes magazine.

Following his retirement from United Bank for Africa in July 2010, Elumelu founded The Tony Elumelu Foundation. His stated objective was to “prove that the African private sector can itself be the primary generator of economic development.” The Foundation is charged with the mission of “driving Africa’s economic development by enhancing the competitiveness of the African private sector”.

In 2011, Heirs Holdings acquired a controlling interest in the Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), a publicly quoted conglomerate that has business interests in the agribusiness, energy, and hospitality sectors. Elumelu was subsequently appointed chairman of the corporation.

In 2012, he was awarded the National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his service in promoting private enterprise. He was recognised as one of “Africa’s 20 Most Powerful People in 2012” by Forbes magazine. In addition, New African magazine featured him in their list of the “100 Most Influential Africans in Business”. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of science degree from Benue State University and an honorary doctorate of business administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He was recognised African Banker of the Year in 2008 by African Banker magazine. In 2009, the Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’adua asked him to serve on the Presidential Committee on the Global Financial Crisis.

Tony Elumelu Net Worth

Tony Elumelu is one of the richest Economist from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Elumelu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 2003, the Federal Government of Nigeria granted Elumelu the title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), a national honour. In 2006, Elumelu was voted African Business Leader of The Year by Africa Investor magazine. In 2006, he won the African Business Leader of The Year award conferred by the United Kingdom-based magazine, Africa Investor. Also, in March 2007, he was voted The Banker of The Year by the Nigerian Magazine, Global Excellence and Chief Executive Officer of the Year in 2008 by the same magazine.

In his early career, Elumelu acquired Standard Trust Bank in 2005 and United Bank for Africa (UBA) was acquired afterwards. It completed one of the biggest mergers in the history of Nigeria’s capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc.

Following his retirement from UBA in 2010, Elumelu founded Heirs Holdings, which invests in the financial services, energy, real estate and hospitality, agribusiness, and healthcare sectors. In the same year, he established the Tony Elumelu Foundation, an Africa-based and African-funded philanthropic organisation.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tony Elumelu Dating?

According to our records, Tony Elumelu married to Awele Vivian Elumelu. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Elumelu’s is not dating anyone.

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He was awarded 2017 Philanthropist of the year award on February 28, 2018 by media publisher, Per Second News.

Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Economist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Tony Elumelu celebrates birthday on March 22 of every year.

Tony Elumelu won The Seven Stars Man of The Year award in 2019.

Is Tony Elumelu a billionaire?

Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu is on a US tour to drum up public and private support for his quest to kickstart African entrepreneurship.

Who is the owner of UBA bank?

Tony Elumelu CON MFR
Born| Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu 22 March 1963 Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
Nationality| Nigerian
Alma mater| Ambrose Alli University, University of Lagos
Occupation| Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation

What tribe is Tony Elumelu?

Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria on 22 March

1963. He hails from Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local government area of Delta State.

How did Tony Elumelu start his business?

Tony Elumelu started his banking career as a Youth Corp member in Union Bank.

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