
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, has urged young Africans to adopt ambition, discipline, and hard work, emphasizing that the continent's future relies on a generation ready to dream boldly and seize opportunities. He made these remarks at the Africa and Everywhere Festival in Lagos.
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