Accra:Nigerian economist, investor, and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu visited President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra.
According to Ghana Web, Elumelu, who serves as Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), shared news of the visit through a social media post. He expressed his pleasure at meeting President Mahama by posting pictures from the meeting on Facebook.
Elumelu is a notable figure in Africa's private sector, with interests in financial services, energy, and hospitality through Heirs Holdings. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting entrepreneurship across Africa via the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which offers training, mentorship, and seed funding to young African entrepreneurs.
Both Elumelu and President Mahama are advocates for private-sector development, with Elumelu focusing on empowering entrepreneurs for sustainable growth, while President Mahama prioritizes investment and job creation for Ghana’s economic expansion. Details of their discussion were not disclosed.