Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, turned 61 on Friday.

President Bola Tinubu wished him a happy birthday in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu celebrates top business leader, Tony Elumelu, on his birthday,’ which was signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

“President Tinubu wishes Mr. Elumelu many more years in good health and strength as he persists in his endeavour of contributing substantially to national and continental development,” the statement read in part.

The well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist, who founded The Tony Elumelu Foundation and serves as the head of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa, was praised by President Tinubu.

The President expressed gratitude to Elumelu for his industry and the exceptional culture of excellence that permeates his entire company acknowledging his “streak of genius in driving investments, creating opportunities for Africa’s ebullient youths, and providing them with the support they need to soar.”

He additionally commented his admiration for Elumelu, who was listed as one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2020, for always expressing the greatest aspects of Nigeria and for his unwavering belief and faith in the possibility of a greater Nigeria.