Tony Elumelu at #UNGA79: Driving Financial Inclusion, Tackling Global Hunger and Unemployment

During the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September 2024, & Tony Elumelu (CFR), the Group Chairman for United Bank for Africa (UBA), who also doubles as the Chairman Heirs Holding and Transcorp, as well as the Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) discussed with global leaders and policy makers the need to collectively foster progress, drive and invest in impactful change for Africa’s future and put the continent on the global stage. Elumelu discussed a number of issues which included, transformative economic growth for Africa so as to eradicate poverty and create prosperity for all, making sure employment opportunities are created for the young generation, the need to stop wasting our talents on the continent and equitable energy transition that is beneficial for Africa. Call to Invest in Impactful Change for Africa& At #UNGA79, Elumelu discussed with global leaders and policy makers on the need to collectively foster progress, drive and invest in impactful change for Africa’s future and put the continent on the global state. According to Elumelu, “There is a better way to invest in Africa for a sustainable future that creates value for all.” This was again reiterated when Elumelu emphasised...