Billionaire Nigerian banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has revealed how being appointed as a branch manager at the age of 27 years became a turning point in his life and career…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Elumelu, in a post via his LinkedIn page on Tuesday, recalled how his appointment at AllStates Trust Bank, then a young financial institution in Nigeria, came at a time when few believed a young person could succeed in such a role.
“When I was 27, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime: I became a branch manager at AllStates Trust Bank, a young bank in Nigeria,” he said.
According to him, the banking industry was then on the verge of transformation and disruption, and the chance to lead at such an age gave him the confidence and perspective that shaped his future.
“That opportunity changed the entire course of my life. It gave me confidence. It gave me a platform. Most importantly, it gave me perspective,” Elumelu explained.
The Chairman of Heirs Holdings noted that his experience has influenced his commitment to empowering young Africans through The Tony Elumelu Foundation, which invests in startups and entrepreneurs across the continent.
“That’s why today, I am passionate about giving young people the same chance I was given. Because I know what’s possible when someone believes in you early,” he stated.
He stressed that his journey did not begin with financial capital but with the trust that others placed in him.
“My journey didn’t begin with capital. It began with trust,” he added.
Encouraging stakeholders to continue investing in young people, Elumelu maintained that Africa’s future lies in its youth.
“Let’s keep believing in Africa’s youth. They are ready to lead, grow and transform our continent,” he said…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
