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Femi Otedola Hosts Elumelu In Dubai, Calls Him ‘African Pride’ (15884 Views)

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Maxymilliano(m): 3:42pm On Feb 14
Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola opened his doors to fellow mogul and philanthropist Tony Elumelu in Dubai on Thursday night, setting social media abuzz with their high-profile meeting.

On Friday, Otedola, who chairs FBN Holdings Plc, shared a post on Instagram, describing Elumelu as “African Pride” while expressing delight in hosting him at his Dubai residence.

It was a pleasure to host my good friend ‘African Pride,’ Tony Elumelu, at my Dubai residence last night. Building bridges, sharing visions, and celebrating excellence!” Otedola wrote.

The gathering holds significance considering the history of business rivalry and personal tensions between the two titans.

In 2023, Otedola made headlines after revealing details of his disagreement with Elumelu over the control of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp).

At 62, Otedola has built his status as a major player in Nigeria’s corporate world, with interests in energy, banking, and philanthropy.

Similarly, 61-year-old Elumelu, who chairs United Bank for Africa (UBA), remains a driving force in Africa’s finance and investment scene.


https://guardian.ng/life/whatsnew-entertainment--and-so-on/otedola-hosts-elumelu-in-dubai-calls-him-african-pride/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcNHtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWLCmMTtkA4S2OhxnWWHVID1OjJGxuQtqfw5-64r2kdKBVbJcAk_sBnA_aem_57rhVv51TLrpqivhNP3jEA

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floss(m): 3:59pm On Feb 14
These two men, if you want to know the definition of success look at the lives of these men, never pick motivation from any of them, rather learn their management skills

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SpatialKing(m): 4:00pm On Feb 14
floss:
These two men, if you want to know the definition of success look at the lives of these men, never pick motivation from any of them, rather learn their management skills


Definition of criminals
Tinubu uses them to steal from government

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Maxymilliano(m): 4:06pm On Feb 14
“It was a pleasure to host my good friend ‘African Pride,’ Tony Elumelu, at my Dubai residence last night. Building bridges, sharing visions, and celebrating excellence!” Otedola wrote.

Good to note that despite their perceived differences and boardroom wars, they made up and forge ahead together in their respective businesses, while the poor quarrel among themselves to no end

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sreamsense: 4:14pm On Feb 14
SpatialKing:



Definition of criminals
Tinubu uses them to steal from government
Yeah, sorry for your loss,...but are you still waiting for Tinubu to call your father too or you are still frustrated right now for not calling your father to participate in stealing since you witnessed the last meeting of their stealing held in your father's house?

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SmartPolician: 4:18pm On Feb 14
Why does BUA (Abdul Samad Rabiu) not roll with these men? Is it because they are Dangote's friends and BUA is doing the Lord's work of challenging Dangote's monopolistic business strategies?

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Thinkmintsocial: 4:37pm On Feb 14
Two African Giants


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oluseyiforjesus(m): 4:54pm On Feb 14
I pray we will all make heaven

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BigDawsNet: 4:55pm On Feb 14
Sign of country is progress economically is when other great countries offers Visa free agreements…

If non of this is happening in the last 10years.. just know no serious development is happening in the country. Simple!!!

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OboOlora(f): 4:55pm On Feb 14
Oju aiye

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YoungLionken(m): 4:56pm On Feb 14
The ones at the top are busy securing connections. But you see the "poor and the needy", na so them go dey drag each other online grin. Apart from me, who else have noticed that big men don't have the energy/strength for unnecessary arguments that will not sponsor the bills cool...

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fman(m): 4:56pm On Feb 14
Igbo amaka

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Greenlandz: 4:56pm On Feb 14
No foes forever. Great buddies 🍾🍷

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ScamHunter: 4:57pm On Feb 14
African pride. Igbo man.

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NwaAmaikpe: 4:57pm On Feb 14
shocked




A famous Igbo proverb says, "öchï àbüghi ütö", I honestly don't know why that proverb came to my mind.

But this is a great picture and they've both got lovely smiles.

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hohafrank(m): 4:58pm On Feb 14
Okay 👍
NaijaCover(m): 4:59pm On Feb 14
Lol 😂
olaniyilukman(m): 4:59pm On Feb 14
floss:
These two men, if you want to know the definition of success look at the lives of these men, never pick motivation from any of them, rather learn their management skills
there is nothing special about them, they just explore the vulnerability in Nigeria system...

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Judolisco(m): 4:59pm On Feb 14
Una don finish una fight... Na why ino dey chook mouth for billionaire fight bdat grin
jaxxy(m): 5:00pm On Feb 14
SmartPolician:
Why does BUA (Abdul Samad Rabiu) not roll with these men? Is it because they are Dangote's friends and BUA is doing the Lord's work of challenging Dangote's monopolistic business strategies?

Rabiu isn't interested in challenging dangote he's just fighting for his own market share. it's business

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datola: 5:01pm On Feb 14
Nice
blowjohn(m): 5:02pm On Feb 14
Nice one.

Meanwhile, others are running their mouths on podcasts about who is gay or isn't and who slept with who or who didn't
seanery: 5:02pm On Feb 14
Why all these rich Men dey look paled and unhealthy.
temitope27(m): 5:04pm On Feb 14
After they both destroy first bank Finnish
ScamDemicEra: 5:05pm On Feb 14
floss:
These two men, if you want to know the definition of success look at the lives of these men, never pick motivation from any of them, rather learn their management skills
.... management skills is the cover story for the sheeples lol ?

there are levels in business, politics, entertainment etc you cannot reach without selling your soul to the ruler of this world -occult/satanism can only carry you to the periphery !!

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SpatialKing(m): 5:12pm On Feb 14
sreamsense:

Yeah, sorry for your loss,...but are you still waiting for Tinubu to call your father too or you are still frustrated right now for not calling your father to participate in stealing since you witnessed the last meeting of their stealing held in your father's house?

My dad is late

I and my family are doing well aboard here in the US..

I don't have any business or link with Tinubu

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Mom007(f): 5:14pm On Feb 14
Go n sit down
tunary(m): 5:15pm On Feb 14
Hmmm
ymaruf01: 5:18pm On Feb 14
Abeg I never chop since morning ogas help me out sir 7060871804 Opay Yusuf m .m
Starzo: 5:18pm On Feb 14
The Dubai wey una dey enjoy so,na men like una build am.

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Risingblue008(m): 5:21pm On Feb 14
floss:
These two men, if you want to know the definition of success look at the lives of these men, never pick motivation from any of them, rather learn their management skills

U wey don dey look into their lives since,
How u dey?
grin grin grin

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Risingblue008(m): 5:21pm On Feb 14
Hfhuc

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