Tony Elumelu: How My career started in job I wasn’t qualified for
Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has opened up on how he started his career in a job he was not qualified for. The billionaire businessman disclosed this in a post on his social media handle, on Saturday. Elumelu, who said he was lucky to have had someone take a chance on him, maintained that […]
Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, recently shared his career journey on social media. He revealed that he began his professional path in a role that didn't match his qualifications. Elumelu credited this chance encounter for his success, stating that he has since worked to give back to those who helped him. He emphasized that luck is not the sole determinant for African talents to thrive.
Elumelu also addressed Africa's place in the global artificial intelligence landscape. The continent holds less than one percent of the world's AI computing capacity and around three percent of its AI talent. He attributed this disparity to a lack of electricity, not a shortage of talent. Elumelu urged African nations to prioritize electricity infrastructure to seize the opportunities presented by the digital economy.
In his final thoughts, Elumelu advised young Africans to begin their careers before they feel fully prepared. He urged investors and partners to support the growth of young African businesses, highlighting the positive results of the Tony Elumelu Foundation's seed-capital program.
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