EWAN commends Elumelu’s investment in education

THEEducation Writers’ Association of Nigeria ( EWAN) has felicitated with the chairman of the United Bank for Africa ( UBA), Tony Elumelu, on his diamond jubilee celebration, describing him as a selfless investor in Nigeria’s education sector.

The group, comprising a body of print, online, and broadcast journalists and saddled with the responsibility of reporting issues around education, innovations and entrepreneurship, said the businessman has continued to prioritise education and entrepreneurship.

In celebration of his landmark birthday, EWAN presented a portrait to the philanthropist, urging him to do more, and enjoined others to emulate him in their support for humanity.

The presentation was done at a media parley organised by UBA to welcome its new group Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, Alero Ladipo.

Ladipo received the gift on behalf of Mr. Elumelu.

EWAN chairman, Mojeed Alabi noted that no nation can develop beyond the quality of its education sector, adding that, since successive governments have failed to invest adequately in the sector, “it is not out of place to look in the direction of private investors and philanthropists.”

Alabi said: “Whether through the Tony Elumelu Foundation or the UBA Foundation, Elumelu stands out as one with deep interest in the promotion of quality education and entrepreneurship.”

He said without investing adequately in education, every other sector of national development cannot stand the test of time.

The association also presented a congratulatory letter framed in a plaque to the bank’s Head of Media and External Relations, Ramon Nasir, who also marked his birthday recently for his support towards the association and commitment to the education sector.