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Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by MondayOsunbor(m): 10:52am On Jul 08, 2023
StagethemTVee:
Here is a feature on how Tony Elumelu moved from being a copier salesman to becoming the youngest bank manager of All States Trust bank , bought an ailing Crystal bank and led one of the most successful bank mergers to become a billionaire.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPJWglXUHGc
Indomie generation una know All State Bank or Crystal bank? All State Bank was one of the most innovative bank in its days but merge or shallowed by UBA. It was so Inovative that UBA bank let its management run all it's retail banking
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Olukat(m): 10:52am On Jul 08, 2023
CSTRR:
The guy that will impregnate that his first daughter has struck generational wealth.
That's all you can see? sad sad sad
You are not even inspired by his story shocked shocked
Na how to take your entitlement mentality destroy him pikin sad sad sad God forbid
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by CSTRR: 10:53am On Jul 08, 2023
Donvictor2015:
Oga tony elumelu was busy looking for male children to inherit his wealth. That was the reason for the steady firing.
I think he gave birth to twins and triplets.

Someone like elemelu with more female CEOs running his businesses would not give a shitt about male child.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by DesChyko: 10:54am On Jul 08, 2023
Newnas:
You won't see anyone wailing on this thread and calling the man names or accusing him of all sorts of unfounded lies.

That's simply because all tribes have no problem with celebrating anyone irrespective of his tribe.

But let it be someone from another tribe. You'll see people from that erosion side saying all sorts of nonsense about him.

Why is it so hard for them to celebrate another tribe's success? Those people have generational problem. No cap!
Co-incidentally, you and the 'lailo' guy are the only ones on the front page that brought up anything about tribe. And you both had nothing good to say about the tribe either.

Since you and Lailo represent your tribe, your first assertion that other tribes have no problems celebrating anyone is false since both your comments aren't celebratory.

Secondly, since both of you have a problem celebrating another tribe's success obviously, and you are from the same tribe, could it be possible the generational problem you speak of belongs to your tribe?

Just saying, you should probably do more thinking before your thumbs move since they have no brains of their own. 🤷🏾‍♂️
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Newnas(m): 10:57am On Jul 08, 2023
DesChyko:
Co-incidentally, you are the only one on the front page that brought up anything about tribe.
And what's wrong with that?
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Exedyne: 10:59am On Jul 08, 2023
lailo:
Check well, drug dealings must dey inside at a time. I no dey trust these their own billionaires. Ekwensu undecided
Shebi them say na delta man not SE

But not withstanding e fit be true sha
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by OboOlora(f): 11:00am On Jul 08, 2023
Mschewww nor be Igbo man again?
There’s an untold story of white powder or advance fee fraud somewhere or money laundering for some gay partners in politics.
Show me an Igbo man with clean money and I will show you a pregnant ant in labour!
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Eriokanmi: 11:02am On Jul 08, 2023
IconicR:
See plenty kids, I likey. I intend having eight kids . Wonderful family
I guess it's because he was looking for male children. They later came as last borns. Those boys look like twins
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Judolisco(m): 11:05am On Jul 08, 2023
IconicR:
See plenty kids, I likey. I intend having eight kids . Wonderful family
I think he had twins twice
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Eriokanmi: 11:06am On Jul 08, 2023
atheistandproud:
Na wa for wire road in Benin city


Hope this is not some whitewashing campaign. Nobody becomes a billionaire without engaging in some sharp practices.
He managed some politicians' funds for sure. These bankers dey run tinz oo. I remember the former governor of kwara state who was my uncle's class mate. He was a banker, managed saraki's money for years . He later became the latter's anointed guber candidate so he'd continue to protect his wealth.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by insidelife22(m): 11:09am On Jul 08, 2023
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by tollyboy5(m): 11:10am On Jul 08, 2023
MS247:
cool




Real life Tony Stark


Tinubu ---- Rich Mother
Tony Elumelu---- Rich Mother
Dangote---- very rich Father and Mother
Orji Uzor Kalu--- rich Mother
Otedola---- Rich Father



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You dey mind them. Dem wan motivate us 4 trenches.. Then 4 start their life 4 ajegunle or Okokomaiko to the top b4 i will be much wowed.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Alexiiydon: 11:13am On Jul 08, 2023
StagethemTVee:
Here is a feature on how Tony Elumelu moved from being a copier salesman to becoming the youngest bank manager of All States Trust bank , bought an ailing Crystal bank and led one of the most successful bank mergers to become a billionaire.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPJWglXUHGc
he made it when he left that red soil region they all know they can’t make it in that region
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by TenQ: 11:15am On Jul 08, 2023
Many do not know the influence of ABC Orjiakor, the billionaire oil tycoon (and Father in law) in opening doors for the intelligent Tony Elumelu.

Life is all about grace



If you are not given grace by God, you can have first class degree in Oil and Banking and you will still remain a cobbler
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Alexiiydon: 11:19am On Jul 08, 2023
CSTRR:
The guy that will impregnate that his first daughter has struck generational wealth.
the guy go come from rich family too so cool down
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by stevups(m): 11:31am On Jul 08, 2023
atheistandproud:
Na wa for wire road in Benin city


Hope this is not some whitewashing campaign. Nobody becomes a billionaire without engaging in some sharp practices.
Big deal
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by MS247: 11:36am On Jul 08, 2023
tollyboy5:
You dey mind them. Dem wan motivate us 4 trenches.. Then 4 start their life 4 ajegunle or Okokomaiko to the top b4 i will be much wowed.
Kikikiki... Make Dem dey play... Most of them get direct link to Military Administration, and also first republic politicians
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by ecomalchemistt(m): 11:37am On Jul 08, 2023
Ok
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by CSTRR: 11:37am On Jul 08, 2023
Olukat:
That's all you can see? sad sad sad
You are not even inspired by his story shocked shocked
Na how to take your entitlement mentality destroy him pikin sad sad sad God forbid
Inspired by his story?

He was at the right place at the right time.

Nothing much to it.

His daughter would most likely get impregnated one day by an entitled son of a rich clown, anyway.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Believeintruth: 11:39am On Jul 08, 2023
Newnas:
You won't see anyone wailing on this thread and calling the man names or accusing him of all sorts of unfounded lies.

That's simply because all tribes have no problem with celebrating anyone irrespective of his tribe.

But let it be someone from another tribe. You'll see people from that erosion side saying all sorts of nonsense about him.

Why is it so hard for them to celebrate another tribe's success? Those people have generational problem. No cap!
Try and stop this senseless talk.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Believeintruth: 11:41am On Jul 08, 2023
OboOlora:
Mschewww nor be Igbo man again?
There’s an untold story of white powder or advance fee fraud somewhere or money laundering for some gay partners in politics.
Show me an Igbo man with clean money and I will show you a pregnant ant in labour!
Mention Yoruba billionaires with clean money. Coscharis is with clean money, Tonimas, Innoson, and there are so many. Oga stoo being envious and also work hard to become rich.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Faruq987: 11:43am On Jul 08, 2023
atheistandproud:
Na wa for wire road in Benin city


Hope this is not some whitewashing campaign. Nobody becomes a billionaire without engaging in some sharp practices.
Not true, due to the Large population in every Nigeria community, render any unique service and billions will flow back to your account.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by membranus: 11:47am On Jul 08, 2023
MondayOsunbor:
Indomie generation una know All State Bank or Crystal bank? All State Bank was one of the most innovative bank in its days but merge or shallowed by UBA. It was so Inovative that UBA bank let its management run all it's retail banking
It was not All State Trust Bank that merged with UBA, but Standard Trust Bank (STB) in 2005/2006. And STB was not so innovative as to allow it to run UBA's retail banking system. UBA already had a robust retail and corporate banking systems before the merger, which therefore made it one of the best Bank in Nigeria before STB incursion.

The truth is STB under Elumelu, while the former UBA Management were sleeping, aggressively pursued a backdoor massive stock purchase of UBA shares, and therefore dislodged the old management, having the larger shareholding. To gain this top shareholder status, Elumelu also received proxy ownership of Obasanjo's shares in UBA, which Obasanjo cunningly collected from Bello, the former UBA MD, because of Bello's international money laundering issues.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by SmartyPants(m): 11:57am On Jul 08, 2023
superjaks:
Can someone recreate this feat in this present dispensation?

Food for thought
Fintech bros are doing better already. Just a matter of time before the Flutterwave boys become billionaires.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by SocialJustice:
shocked
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by MondayOsunbor(m): 12:08pm On Jul 08, 2023
membranus:
It was not All State Trust Bank that merged with UBA, but Standard Trust Bank (STB) in 2005/2006. And STB was not so innovative as to allow it to run UBA's retail banking system. UBA already had a robust retail and corporate banking systems before the merger, which therefore made it one of the best Bank in Nigeria before STB incursion.

The truth is STB under Elumelu, while the former UBA Management were sleeping, aggressively pursued a backdoor massive stock purchase of UBA shares, and therefore dislodged the old management, having the larger shareholding. To gain this top shareholder status, Elumelu also received proxy ownership of Obasanjo's shares in UBA, which Obasanjo cunningly collected from Bello, the former UBA MD, because of Bello's international money laundering issues.
Standard Trust Bank you are right! but this obasanjo angle is new to me
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by MondayOsunbor(m): 12:10pm On Jul 08, 2023
SocialJustice:
As Awele naked dey change clothes, Tony prick done strong, next baby is on the way. Educated man having kids like a tout.
he was looking for a boy

small boy
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by SocialJustice: 12:11pm On Jul 08, 2023
MondayOsunbor:
he was looking for a boy

small boy
He's a bush man and that is my opinion about him.

Omotejohwo
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by ITbomb(m): 12:22pm On Jul 08, 2023
No too motivate yourself, he had a rich mother with plenty money to experiment different business ideas plus ready made connections to enter where you no fit enter. Plus some runs that cannot be written down

Money wey people like that lost before one click, if na you, you no fit stand again. If you doubt, read about Tinubu son, how many business ideas don fail woefully before billboard come work for am
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by prophetfire: 12:45pm On Jul 08, 2023
atheistandproud:
Na wa for wire road in Benin city


Hope this is not some whitewashing campaign. Nobody becomes a billionaire without engaging in some sharp practices.
Don't mind him. He won't tell us the money laundering deals he did for politicians. Most overnight billionaires in Nigeria are moneylaundery mules for politicians.
Re: Tony Elumelu-How A Copier Salesman Turned Billionaire Banker And Entrepreneur by Toks2008(m): 12:52pm On Jul 08, 2023
StagethemTVee:
Here is a feature on how Tony Elumelu moved from being a copier salesman to becoming the youngest bank manager of All States Trust bank , bought an ailing Crystal bank and led one of the most successful bank mergers to become a billionaire.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPJWglXUHGc
They will rarely tell us the true story.

Don't get it twisted... People rise from nothing to something but they hardly tell the world the true story behind their success.
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