MY CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS AT THE AFAM 3 FAST POWER COMMISSIONING AT TRANSAFAM POWER LTD AFAM RIVERS STATE.
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 Your Excellency, the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON;The Honourable Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu; Members of the National Assembly here present; The Paramount Ruler of Okoloma Afam, HRH Eze A. A. Dike; Representatives of the State, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
My Chairman’s Statement on Transcorp’s 2022 Performance
Dear Shareholders, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of Transnational Corporation Plc, for the year ended 31 December 2022. 2022 was an extraordinary year in many ways, amid the conflict in Ukraine, the continued impact of climate
My Goodwill Remarks At The Nigerian Government High-Level Donor Engagement On Nigeria’s 2023 Housing And Population Census
Good morning distinguished Ladies & Gentlemen. Thank you, Honourable Ministers, for inviting me here to deliver goodwill remarks on behalf of the Organised Private Sector and African Philanthropic Organisations. Let me start by commending our President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, for this laudable effort. Nigeria is the most populous country
My Speech at The Meeting with The Heirs Holdings HR Community.
The HR Community is providing great support to the HH growth trajectory, and I like the happiness across HH Group, especially from the recent promotion announcement. This can only be achieved through a rigorous GEPEC process which you all drove respectively. So well done! However, our ambitions are huge and
My Speech at The US Africa Summit in Washington DC
Good evening all, and it’s great to be in Washington. It’s great to be in America, and it’s great for Africa to be in Washington. We are looking forward to a truly transformative week. I want to say a big thank you to President Biden, and to the administration. And
In Washington – At the Table – Convening, Catalysing and Championing a New Africa
For us at Heirs Holdings, Pan-Africanism is not just a dream, it is our vision of an inclusive and transformative agenda, that will fundamentally change Africa. Last week was a testament to that vision: the awards and recognition we received for empowering our young and disadvantaged women and our milestone
MAIDEN CONVOCATION CEREMONY LECTURE, ADMIRALTY UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
THEME: Fostering Global Prosperity; The Imperative of Luminary Leadership Let me seize this opportunity to thank Mr. President, H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for the opportunity of this university being sited here in Delta State. I am a proud indigene of Delta State and as a strong supporter of all its
No Time to Wait for Climate Action in Africa
A Joint op-ed with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and Tony Elumelu, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. This month’s COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt are being called “Africa’s COP,” a recognition of the daily impact of the climate crisis on communities across the continent. The question now
A Win for All
What motivates me? Two things: Lessons from my own story, my own life. Is my life so very different from others? Was I blessed? Maybe – maybe not. I have succeeded, but also, I had luck. Being at the right place at the right time. The benefit of a particular
My Keynote Remarks for the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) 60th Anniversary.
Theme: 60 Years of Insurance Broking: Redefining the Practice and the Practitioners. Our Chief Host, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, The Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, Executive Governor of Ondo State, The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Sunday Thomas, The President & Chairman of the
My Keynote Address at the United Nations General Assembly.
My sister, great minister from South Africa and my brother, good to meet you all. Ladies and gentlemen and of course, my dear friend, Ms. Banks, great to meet you again. I think it was in April we were both interacting about this same message of social entrepreneurship for Africa,
Forbes Summit fireside chat with Abdulla Shahid, President United Nations General Assembly.
Yesterday at the Forbes Summit fireside chat with Abdulla Shahid, President United Nations General Assembly , anchored by Diane Brady of Forbes, my message was simple: Youth unemployment is an erosion of talent and a betrayal of a generation. We must prioritize our young ones- the government needs to create an enabling environment with access to stable
Tony Elumelu Foundation; A Vehicle of Transformative Change.
#TOEAtUNGA Day 2 Wrap Up Often, I am asked what achievement I am most proud of, and my answer is always the same – the sense of fulfilment I feel, when I interact with the beneficiaries of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Hearing their testimonies, successes and challenges, the impact that $5,000
Watch my interview with CNN’s Richard Quest
I shared my thoughts on the need for us to prioritize the young ones and invest in their future. I believe that this will help us to create an ultimately sustainable economic prosperity for us as a continent.Watch the interview below.
Reshaping The Future
As Africans, we see the impact of climate change every day; as leaders it is incumbent on us to show the way; as Africapitalists we demonstrate that business can do well and do good. As the world rightly focuses on climate change, it is critical that African voices are not
Africa and Climate Change- A Conversation with US Senator John Kerry towards COP27
By Tony Elumelu As the world continues to experience the daily impact of global warming, whether the tragic recent flooding in Pakistan, or the less covered, but equally harmful, persistent environmental degradation of Africa’s Sahel region, leaders need to act, not just talk. Equally, Africa should not just be in
Heirs Holdings Graduate Trainee Programme; Democratizing Luck.
6 months ago, what started as a life-long dream of mine was brought to life. Every leader knows how easy it is to dream but how difficult it is to translate dreams into reality. Yesterday, the Heirs Holdings Academy held the first ever graduation ceremony for the Heirs Holdings Graduate
Tips For Young Professionals.
I spent last Thursday with the inducted HH New hires. Over 50 outstanding young men and women are on their journey to become the next generation of leaders at Heir Holdings. Throughout our informal session, I listened to them talk about themselves, while gaining insights and useful suggestions from their
Performance Review: A Crucial Secret to Success
Setting goals creates your map to success – in whatever you do – big or small. The day ahead, the strategy of multinational – and everything in between. That map, those goals, mark your first points towards success. It means you know where you are heading. It means your focus
Building to Last Through Effective Leadership
Effective leadership is such a critical element of a successful organization, whether large or small. People respond positively to leadership that is credible and effective; in good times, bad times, steady state or changing times. Effective leadership creates the space for both setting strategy and for executing. Sometimes it is
