The Chairman of Heir Holdings and UBA Mr Tony Elumelu has given an insight into his success story
Elumelu on a post on his verified social media handle stated how he became a Bank Manager at defunct All States Bank at the age of 27
That experience according to him motivated his eventual plunge into the financial sector
His post
“When I was 27, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime: I became a branch manager at AllStates Trust Bank, a young bank in Nigeria. Banking was beginning to change the country, it was the sector to be in, ripe for transformation, ready for disruption, for democratisation.
At that time, few believed a 27-year-old could successfully lead a bank branch. But that opportunity changed the entire course of my life.
It gave me confidence. It gave me a platform. Most importantly, it gave me perspective.
That’s why today, I am passionate about giving young people the same chance I was given. Because I know what’s possible when someone believes in you early.
This belief is at the heart of everything we do at the Tony Elumelu Foundation. It’s why we invest in young African entrepreneurs – because someone once invested in me.
My journey didn’t begin with capital. It began with trust.
Let’s keep believing in Africa’s youth. They are ready to lead, grow and transform our continent.