Reps Minority Caucus Congratulates Foremost Nigerian Economist, Tony Elumelu on 60th Birthday

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The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives congratulates Nigeria’s foremost economist, banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Chairman of Heirs Holding and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu CFR as he marks his 60th birthday today.

Over the years, Tony Elumelu has distinguished himself as an exceptionally patriotic Nigerian; a quintessence of the Nigerian resilient spirit; an undisputed trailblazer with astonishing insight and extraordinary capacity to achieve success even in the face of daunting challenges.

Our Caucus and indeed all well-meaning Nigerians are proud of Tony Elumelu’s outstanding contributions towards the economic stability and development of our country especially in stimulating greater productivity in critical sectors of our national economy. 

As representatives of the people, our Caucus extols Tony Elumelu’s dedication in raising, mentoring and empowering thousands of young entrepreneurs across the 54 African countries through his Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and other platforms, for which he has received numerous global recognitions including being named in Times list of 100 most influential people in the world.

The Minority Caucus also acknowledges his untiring philanthropic activities with which he continues to touch humanity in many special ways

On this auspicious day, the Minority Caucus celebrates this great Nigerian and pray to God to continue to bless him with many more years in good health and greater insight in his service to our nation and humanity in general.


Signed:

Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives

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