Despite being one of Africa’s most successful businessmen and the chairman of UBA, Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu has surprised many people by saying that luck played a major role in his success.
His comment has sparked reactions from Nigerians, with many arguing that he achieved his success through years of hard work, dedication, and determination.
Elumelu made the statement during a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO.
According to him: “I am where I am today because of luck. Sometimes, success is not just about being the smartest, strongest, or hardest-working person. Luck also plays a role, and I see myself as someone who has benefited from it.”
