Following the announcement that Tony Elumelu will conclude his 12-year tenure as Group Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on August 21, 2026, prominent business mogul Wale Tinubu has shared a warm and lighthearted reaction to the news.
Tinubu who is the Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, took to social media to celebrate Elumelu’s transformative leadership.
In his post, Tinubu commended Elumelu’s profound impact on the banking institution, its workforce, and its over 50 million customers.
“What an incredible 12 years of leading UBA as Group Chairman, @TonyOElumelu. The impact you’ve had on the Group, on the people you’ve led, and the customers you have served is something to be truly proud of. Congratulations, Tony.”
Beyond the accolades, Tinubu jokingly urged him to stay in his lane.
“On a lighter note.
Pls launch a new bank and leave the oil industry alone for us
Laho
,” he said.