Chairman of Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu on Saturday said his mother was the first entrepreneur he ever knew, stating that she managed several small businesses while he and his siblings were children, Igbere TV reports.

Mr Elumelu, who is passionate about entrepreneurship in Africa, runs an annual entrepreneurship programme through his foundation the Tony Elumelu Foundation where successful candidates are given $5,000 seed capital each to support their businesses.

Celebrating his mother, Elumelu who also chairs the board of UBA Group and Transcorp wrote in a post to Instagram that his mother taught him and his siblings life-long lessons.

“This is 93! Happy birthday to the first entrepreneur I ever knew, the super matriarch of our family, the most doting grandmother, and the foundation of everything my siblings and I have done. I celebrate you not only today, but now and always, Mama,” he wrote.

“I look back in awe at the days when you singlehandedly ran several small businesses all at the same time, while raising us lovingly and giving my brothers, sisters, and I the most beautiful childhood memories. Thank you for teaching us hard work, enterprise, and resilience, but most of all, kindness, respect for others, and empathy.”

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Elumelu also prayed that his mother would be alive to see more years.

“We thank God for the gift of your new age. We pray that our good Lord continues to keep you in great spirits and health, guide you, and bless you, Mama. We love you Mama Elumelu aka SNE!” he added.

OK. Happy birthday to her.

Great mother...not like those who did birth corrupt thieves and terrorists as leaders.

Happy birthday mama. May rest of your life be the best of your life

Wow......it's like wealth and good health work hand in hand. God bless me so my mama can live very long

Tony...scandal free guy. I celebrate you, everyday should be your birthday.

that is power of money and grace

congratulations

Tony Elumelu,wa ba mi jo si’lu

Happy birthday mama,93 looks good on you.
May the WINDS be under your WINGS.

Aka Mama SNE

Great news!

The Igbo Elites don't talk about secession that much...

Money looks good on her skin

93 looks good on her. Happy birthday grandma.

Money and happiness is good

Happy Blessed Birthday mama. More glorious years ahead!

SmartProf:
Great mother...not like those who did birth corrupt thieves and terrorists as leaders.

Tinubu & Co.

Wow.... She looks pretty good

Money na better blood tonic

Mum is everything

E go be

i need a job abeg..

great

Tony Elumelu. One of the best head Africa ever produced.
May Mama live long and thank God the trees she planted has yield positively during her lifetime. May our Mama also be proud of us one day, May Africa celebrate us.

93 and she still look like 63. Money is good and don't come and preach to me here that money is the root of all evil.it is only poor in spirit that always preach that.

Happy birthday to her!!!

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Truly some pple are just pure magic!
How this Elumelu got himself to this enviable height is what I don't understand...


Life dey lopsided

My brothers do you know that bank also is a ponzi scheme that is legal

Nice one. I like men who dote over and take care of their mum cos I am one. Though mine is late.

Shame on those who say only women care for their aged parents. That statement dey pain me eh. I am like do they mean that men don't take care of their parents too. God bless Tony Elumelu as we keep rewriting the narrative. Sweet mother God bless your age ma.

Mozegee:
93 and she still look like 63. Money is good and don't come and preach to me here that money is the root of all evil.it is only poor in spirit that always preach that.

my brother I life that me and you are in that we sleep and wake up in where there is day and night I say to you my brother Money is the Root of all Evil�