The Digest:
Tony Elumelu, the chairman of UBA, has revealed that his successful journey in business began not with money, but with trust. In a post on Twitter, he shared lessons he learned from managing a bank at just 27, a philosophy he calls "Trust First."
Key Points:
- Tony Elumelu says his journey didn't start with money.
- He was appointed a branch manager at age 27.
- He credits the opportunity to HRM Ebitimi Banigo.
- He learned that age is not a barrier to leadership.
- Elumelu believes trust is the most powerful form of capital.
- He says leadership is about empowering others, not doing everything yourself.
- His experience drives the mission of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
Elumelu's story proves his "Trust First" philosophy. He believes that giving young people a chance is the key to empowering them to lead and transform the continent.
Sources: TheCable, Tony Elumelu (via Twitter)
