Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu recently hosted President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his home in Lagos to discuss various ways to support and empower young Nigerians. This visit illustrates the importance of youth empowerment for the future of Nigeria.
Tony Elumelu, a business tycoon heavily involved in Africa’s development, shared photos of the president’s visit to his home on his Instagram page. He revealed the content of their exchanges, saying that he and the president-elect had discussed ways for the incoming administration to empower and support Nigeria’s immensely talented youth.
President TINUBU also stressed the importance of committing to young entrepreneurs. He said it was up to the President of the Republic to move towards those who create wealth and not the other way around. He also indicated that he wanted to propel a new generation of ambitious young entrepreneurs to the top and that he might not do so without the consent and advice of their elders. President TINUBU also announced that his next visit would be to El Hadj DANGOTE, another Nigerian business tycoon, to present his social project.
Youth empowerment is a critical issue for Nigeria, a country with over 60% of its population under the age of 25. Young people have a key role to play in building the future of their country. It is therefore essential to support them in their entrepreneurial journey so that they can contribute effectively to the economic and social growth of the country.
Tony Elumelu has also taken the initiative to create the Tony Elumelu Foundation which offers an entrepreneurship program to more than 1,000 young African entrepreneurs each year. This initiative aims to help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into concrete and sustainable projects. Tony Elumelu’s initiative has already had a significant impact on the African economy, and it is therefore important to continue to encourage such initiatives.
President TINUBU’s visit to Tony Elumelu is proof of the importance of youth empowerment in building a prosperous future for Nigeria. The support of economic actors such as Tony Elumelu is crucial for the development of the country and it is necessary that the political leaders commit themselves in this way.
