Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, on Saturday threw a spectacular party to celebrate the 90th birthday of his mother, Suzanne Elumelu.
Held at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos, the event attracted eminent personalities like the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Chairman of Forte Oil, Femi Otedola.
Other celebrities present include veteran singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu; CEO of EbonyLife, Mo Abudu, and fashion editor, Ruth Osime.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Mama Elumelu on her birthday.
A statement signed by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, said: “President Buhari joins family and friends of the kind-hearted and loving mother of five, including Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, in celebrating the milestone, which is an evidence of God’s favour and grace.”
It added that the President commends Mrs Elumelu for her strength of character and entrepreneurial spirit in raising a strong and healthy family, and her advocacy for good education and investment skills for children and women, particularly in the country.
“President Buhari believes Mama’s life story of succeeding against the odds of early widowhood serves as an inspiration to many, while her virtues of the fear of God, discipline, integrity, dedication and hard work will continue to resonate among the communities of the less privileged that she supports and regularly encourages.
“The President prays that God will grant Mama Elumelu, the Adadioranma of Onicha Ugbo, Delta State, longer life, filled with joy and good health,” the statement concluded.
