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7 books recommendations by Tony Elumelu

No doubt Tony Elumelu is a business success story in Nigeria. A business leader and multimillionaire philanthropist who famously took over a distressed Nigerian commercial bank in the late 1990s and transformed it into the UBA Group .

Mr. TOE is now chairman of Heirs Holdings a company that gobbles up controlling stakes in African companies engaged in critical sectors of the economy.

He also founded the Tony Elumelu Foundation, an influential non-profit that aims to promote excellence in business leadership and entrepreneurship across Africa.

Book reading is crucial for various reasons. Firstly, it expands knowledge and understanding by exposing readers to diverse perspectives and ideas. Secondly, it enhances critical thinking and analytical skills, aiding in problem-solving and decision-making. Additionally, reading stimulates creativity and imagination, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence. Lastly, it serves as a form of entertainment and relaxation, offering an escape from daily stressors. Overall, book reading enriches lives in numerous ways, making it an essential activity for personal growth and development.

He is indeed a leader worth following,
Here are some books that have had the most impact on his Business and personal success:

1. Kane & Abel: by Jeffrey Archer

2. Prodigal Daughter: by Jeffrey Archer

3. Shall We Tell The President: by Jeffrey Archer

4. How much Land does a man need? by Leo Tolstoy

5. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

6. Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence by Ben Carson.

7. The Creation of Wealth: The Tatas From 19th to 21st Century by R.M. Lala

Bonus:

8. THE POWER OF VISION by Tony Elumelu

Temitope Kareem

Temitope Kareem, a graduate of English Language from Obafemi Awolowo University, with a background in content/copywriting and broadcast journalism.

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