Tony Elumelu is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, economist, and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Heirs Holdings and The Tony Elumelu Foundation, known for empowering African entrepreneurs. Elumelu gained recognition as the former CEO of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), leading its expansion across Africa.
Elumelu is also a vocal advocate for accountability in governance. He has criticized the lack of transparency in Nigeria’s security and resource management, stating, “The government should know, they should tell us… Our security agencies should tell us who is stealing our oil.” This highlights his demand for greater responsibility in the nation’s affairs.