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TONY ELUMELU’S STYLE OF PHILANTHROPY

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In his widely read column, Pendulum, ace journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, recently penned a very inspiring piece entitled “Tony Elumelu,the President Africa Needs Desperately”.

Of course, except you carefully read and digest the contents of that beautifully knitted article, you will want to puncture Momodu’summation about Elumelu, as some un-informed critics are wont to do.

But those who know the essential Elumelu better would tell you that Momodu had not exaggerated in his description in any way.

About a decade ago, precisely July 2010, Elumelu, an economist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, founded the now internationally recognized Tony Elumelu Foundation, TEF, after retiring as CEO, United Bank For Africa, UBA.

Unlike some others on the verge of retiring, Elumelu, an international renowned businessman never nursed any fears of retiring into irrelevance or obscurity.
Indeed, when he was retiring from UBA at 47, he already had a vista of some potentially great plans laid before him, one of which is the
Foundation.

In launching the Foundation, Elumelu, who was born on March 22, 1963, clearly spelt out its objective: “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.

“As a premier pan-African-focused not-for-profit institution, the Tony Elumelu Foundation is dedicated to the promotion and celebration of entrepreneurship and excellence in business leadership across the continent.”

Interestingly, Elumelu, also the Chairman of Heirs Holdings has remained
very faithful to his seeming vow with humanity. Some years ago, he
pledged the sum of $100m to empower 1,000 entrepreneurs at $10m per
annum over a period of 10 years.

Also , as proof of his commitment to eradicate poverty and reduce unemployment across Africa, Elumelu, few weeks ago, gathered notable personalities from all walks of life for the fifth edition of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Forum.

The three-day event with the theme” Empowering African Entrepreneurs” held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

Since the widely publicized event held, it has been generating critical discourses across the globe. Without a doubt, the event has further
highlighted is abiding desire to give promising African youth a lift.

In order words, the Delta State-born multiple investor has offered himself as an angel of hope to many.

Described as arguably the largest gathering of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders across the continent, it was graced
by five African presidents, including President Paul Kagame of Rwanda; President Macky Sall of Senegal and President Felix Tshisekedi of
Democratic Republic of Congo; Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Akinwunmi Adesina, President, African Development Bank.

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Aisha Achimugu’s Glamorous Rendezvous With Paris

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Paris has always had a way of making fashion feel less like clothing and more like theatre. And when the world’s style aristocracy gathered for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, Nigerian high flying businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, arrived with the kind of polished glamour that commands attention without demanding it.
Against the timeless backdrop of the French capital, Achimugu stepped into the world of Paris Fashion Week in a look that married sophistication with modern femininity. Her ensemble was defined by a refined silhouette, impeccable tailoring and the kind of carefully considered styling in which every detail appeared deliberate. The proportions were elegant, the finish luxurious, while her accessories added just the right measure of sparkle and personality.
Her beauty look complemented rather than competed with the outfit. Immaculately styled hair, luminous makeup and a poised, confident bearing completed the picture, allowing the clothes to retain their quiet authority. It was a lesson in restraint: nothing appeared excessive, yet every element, from the jewellery to the finishing touches, contributed to the overall effect.
The real strength of Achimugu’s Paris appearance, however, was in the details. The interplay of texture and silhouette gave the look dimension, while the accessories provided those subtle flashes of glamour associated with the best society dressing. There was an understanding of proportion, balance and occasion, a recognition that at Paris Fashion Week, being noticed is not necessarily about wearing the loudest look in the room.
For Achimugu, fashion has never seemed like an afterthought. It is part of the persona, the jewellery, the sculpted silhouettes, the luxurious textures, the immaculate finishing and that unmistakable confidence of a woman comfortable in her own skin.
Her Paris appearance offered yet another glimpse into the glamorous lifestyle of the Felak Concept Group boss, whose public persona has over the years straddled business, philanthropy, high society and fashion.
In the city, amid the fashion houses and international style elite, Achimugu appeared more than as a spectator but as a Nigerian woman confidently occupying a global fashion space. Her look spoke in the sophisticated language of Parisian dressing, polished, assured and intentionally glamorous, while retaining the unmistakable confidence of a woman bringing her own sense of style to the occasion.
And as the lights of Paris dimmed on another fashionable season, her appearance left behind the unmistakable impression of a woman who understands that fashion, at its most powerful, is as much about presence as it is about clothes.

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Danielle Adewusi is crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after defeating 19 delegates in Lagos, earning the chance to represent Nigeria in Mexico (more…)

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Rotary Club Ikeja Trains 60 Interactors in Leadership

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