US EditionGabon's President Honours Tony Elumelu
- On Monday in Libreville, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema honored Tony Elumelu by awarding him the rank of Commander within Gabon's National Order of Merit.
- The award followed Elumelu's active engagement in supporting Gabon's economic recovery and new leadership's focus on inclusive growth.
- Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa and creator of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, promotes infrastructure development and supports young entrepreneurs across Africa.
- The Foundation offers $5,000 in non-refundable seed capital annually and has catalysed 18,500 entrepreneurs within a $100 million, ten-year commitment.
- This honour highlights rising financial ties between Gabon and UBA while reinforcing a shared belief in African-led economic transformation.
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Tony Elumelu honoured for championing African dev’t
Gabon President, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. The distinguished award recognises Elumelu’s enduring contribution to Africa’s economic development, particularly his impact on youth entrepreneurship and infrast…
Gabonese President Honours Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/gabonese-president-honours-tony-elumelu-for-championing-african-development/The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of t…
Gabon Confers Top National Honour on Tony Elumelu, Hailing His Impact Across Africa
LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Gabon’s President Brice Nguema has awarded Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit — the country’s highest civilian honour — in recognition of his exceptional contribution to Africa’s economic development. The honour was bestowed during a ceremony on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the presidential palace in Libreville…
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