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Tony O. Elumelu, CFR
@TonyOElumelu
Investor | Philanthropist | Africapitalist
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Young African Entrepreneurs, your ideas can transform Africa!
Apply on tefconnect.com for the right support to help you start or scale up your business.
#TransformingAfrica the #TOEWay 🌍
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Someone asked me what traits I look out for before appointing a leader, watch this video for my response. 👇🏾
#MondayMotivation the #TOEWay
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…I have granted them all a half-day leave this Friday.
Make sure you collect your PVC before January 29, 2023.
#NigeriaDecides2023 #TOEWay
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Throwback to 2019 when I joined 28 million Nigerian citizens to exercise our civic duty.
I am a firm believer in the democratic process and I encourage all Nigerians to participate in the process of choosing our leaders.
To encourage my #HHPeople to collect their PVCs…
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I also thank , outgoing CEO of , for her considerable achievements, significant sacrifice and commitment to building and empowering the next generation of African business leaders.
Indeed, talent thrives at .
#TEFImpact #HHPeople #TOEWay
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I am confident that she will build on Ifeyinwa’s legacy, leveraging her expertise and network in Partnership Development to catalyse economic opportunities for more entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries.
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… where she employed strong leadership, commitment and strategic thinking in delivering our mission of transforming Africa.
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Somachi joined the in 2014 and has held several leadership positions including: Head of Research; Head of Policy & External Relations and most recently; Director of Partnerships and Communications…
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I congratulate Somachi Chris-Asoluka on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the which takes effect on March 1, 2023.
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I love listening to music while working out, reading or even relaxing. Here are some of my favorite songs and artists from 2022. I hope you enjoy listening to my Spotify playlist, as you celebrate the new year.
#AfricanHeat the #TOEWay 🎵
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Opportunities don’t always come twice. If you miss it the first time, you might have missed it forever. I encourage you to take the first step and apply to the 2023 Entrepreneurship Programme on TEFConnect.net.
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I have learned a few lessons, that were crucial to my success, and I think you will find them helpful on your journey.
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But I know you can take the challenges, take the long view, show the resilience that all of us born in Africa inherit. I know you are still standing strong. You should be proud. I am proud of you. Resilience is that fiery passion that pushes you to never give up.
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We escaped the pandemic, but none of us were untouched by global events. Prices have risen frighteningly, cost of doing business has increased &customers are stretched. We would all be forgiven for giving up, dialling down our entrepreneurial dreams, maybe choosing an easier path
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In case you missed my message of creating a reimagined relationship between US & Africa-by moving away from aid to focus on youth empowerment&sustainable private sector support-at the #USAfricaLeadersSummit22 Opening reception, you can watch a recap here👇🏾
youtu.be/zaw7rh0ajGM
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Africa is a continent of opportunities, home to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, keen to do business as equal partners, deserving mutual respect, not the Africa of cliché.
Read more about my year here. 👇🏾
tonyelumelu.com/a-year-of-resi
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Leadership requires the ability to constantly assess and reassess.
But what a year, we pushed forward, goals were met, alliances and partnerships cemented, and above all I was able to take critical messages to global audiences –
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Resilience personally, in , in Africa & amongst those I hold dear - our young African entrepreneurs, my colleagues & my close ones.
As a Nigerian & African entrepreneur navigating a testing business environment, there were times I had to take stock and recalibrate
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What did 2022 mean for you?
For me, like everyone, there were highs and lows. Moments of exhilaration, moments of frustration. Above all, 2022 was a year of resilience.
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With fellow African businessman, philanthropist and entrepreneur at the #USAfricaLeadersSummit22. Inspired by your work with African youth and entrepreneurs!
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Thank you once again, President , the Secretary of State, our friends in the Administration and the agencies, USADF, USAID, Prosper Africa – and our entrepreneurs who told their stories – and we look forward to action!
#Africapitalism in action, the #TOEWay 💫
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Power changes lives – power lights schools, hospitals and businesses. Africa needs a new Marshall Plan for power. Africa is a continent of opportunity, of investment and investment return. The mindset about Africa must change.
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I testified at the Senate hearing on the Electrify Africa Bill during President Obama’s administration.
Africa cannot develop without access to electricity. Over 70% of our people do not have access to electricity.
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Sec.-Gen. @WeneWamkele of ; the & moderated by , President & Chair of .
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I also spoke on a panel, “Charting the Course: The Future of US-Africa Trade & Investment Relations” with President of Kenya; Prime Minister of Morocco; CEO Alfred Kelly of ,
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In the room were ; US Secretary of State, ; President, Eric Adams; , Enoh T. Ebong; , Dana Banks; Senior Adviser to , Deniece Laurent-Mantey; US State Dept. Foreign Affairs, and other notable policy makers and leaders.
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Their testimonies to all in the room reinforced the message that youth entrepreneurship, not aid, is the catalytic way to lead Africa to economic prosperity.
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The Summit kicked-off with an event co-hosted by the in partnership with the US State Dept., convening African innovators in Diaspora, entrepreneurs and US investors to celebrate & strengthen the US-Africa cultural and economic ties. The future is truly African!
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The #USAfricaLeadersSummit22 was ambitious and exhilarating. I emphasized the need for mutual respect, mutual opportunity and mutual objectives.
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There is so much global private capital looking for the right investment destination. This, to me, is a challenge to our leaders.
#TransformingAfrica the #TOEWay #USAfricaSummit
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We need to start talking to our government and policy makers. We must tell them that if they are serious about job creation and poverty alleviation, they have to first make our continent attractive to long-term private global capital.
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