US EditionGabon's President Honours Tony Elumelu
- General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon, honored Tony Elumelu in Libreville on Monday by bestowing upon him the distinguished rank of Commander within Gabon's National Order of Merit.
- The award recognized Elumelu's significant contributions to Africa’s economic development, especially youth entrepreneurship and infrastructure financing.
- Elumelu leads United Bank for Africa, founded the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and champions African entrepreneurs by providing $5,000 seed capital annually to youths across Africa.
- The Foundation's flagship program has catalyzed 18,500 entrepreneurs as part of a ten-year, $100 million commitment to mentor and fund young Africans.
- This recognition arrives as Gabon accelerates economic recovery under new leadership, strengthening financial ties with UBA and emphasizing inclusive growth.
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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…
The President of Gabon honours Tony Elumelu for his commitment to Africa's development.
The President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government, Grand Master of National Orders, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, awarded one of the most prestigious national distinctions, the rank of Commander in the Gabonese National Order of Merit, Tony Elumelu, President of the United Bank for Africa Group (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. This high distinction recognizes Tony Elumelu's lasting contribution to the economic dev…
Gabon Honours Tony Elumelu for Advancing African Development - Business Hallmark
The President of Gabon, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit on Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Presented at the presidential palace in Libreville, the honour recognises Elumelu’s contribution to Africa’s economic growth, […] The post Gabon Honours Tony Elumelu for Advancing African Development first a…
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