Tony O. Elumelu

Tony O. Elumelu is Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). He was recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people of 2020.

Recent Articles

Column: Youth Entrepreneurs Are Key To Climate Action in Africa

Fostering entrepreneurship is a crucial pathway to achieving long-term climate solutions. 

By Tony O. Elumelu

Germany's New 'Marshall Plan' Must Treat Africa as an Equal Partner

It will require rethinking development

By Tony O. Elumelu

What the U.N.'s New Development Goals Mean for Africa

The private sector must play a key role for them to succeed

By Tony O. Elumelu

Progress in Africa Will Help Ease the Global Migrant Crisis

'Africapitalism' is the key to creating more economic opportunities in Africa

By Tony O. Elumelu
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