Nigerian business mogul cum Chairman, UBA Group Plc., Heirs Holding, Transcorp and Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu, CFR has revealed to everyone that cares to know that the ultimate solution for insecurity and extremism is the eradication of poverty and the abundance of prosperity.
Elumelu made the revelation on Monday, September 4th, 2023 via his verified Twitter page now “X”.
He said: “In my engagement with fellow private sector leaders, my message is simple: We must see ourselves as the engine of innovation, the source of investment, and the creators of jobs.”
“This is exactly what we have achieved at the Tony Elumelu Foundation.”
“When my wife Awele and I committed US $100 million to help democratise luck and empower our youth through the Tony Elumelu Foundation, giving annual non-refundable grant of $5,000 seed capital to each beneficiary, now received by over 18,000 young ones.”
“It was not out of an abundance of wealth, rather it was our own contribution in spreading prosperity and making the world a better and safer place for all of us.”
“Poverty anywhere is a threat to all of us everywhere. The ultimate solution for insecurity and extremism is the eradication of poverty and the abundance of prosperity.”
“This is why all of us must think of legacy and play our own role and part now that we can, to urgently support our young ones to become economically engaged.”
