Tony Elumelu’s Wife @59: Her Outstanding Achievements

Awele Vivien Elumelu, a medical doctor and the wife of renowned business mogul Tony Elumelu, celebrated another year of life on Friday. In honor of her birthday, Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu foundation and chairman of Heirs Holdings took to Instagram to share captivating photos of his wife dressed elegantly in red, exuding sheer beauty and grace.

Awele who is known as a silent business magnate and often shy away from the public has several assets in her name.. Let’s take a look at some of the potential assets that accompany her influential position.

Awele’s $14 million stake in Transcorp

Awele Elumelu, wife of billionaire Tony Elumelu, has acquired a 5.076% stake in Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp), a Lagos-based conglomerate. Her investment of approximately N6.4 billion makes her a significant shareholder, alongside Tony Elumelu, who now holds over 30% of the company.

Awele’s the Ceo of Avon Medical Services Limited

Dr. Awele Elumelu is the Founder and CEO of Avon Medical Practice, providing affordable healthcare in Nigeria. As a Private Sector Champion for Immunisation in Africa appointed by Gavi, she advocates for vaccination and enhances access to effective healthcare services, particularly in Nigeria.

She’s the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited

Awele Elumelu, Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings Group, spearheads efforts to provide comprehensive health coverage in Nigeria. Committed to addressing health challenges and enhancing access to quality healthcare, she aims to improve the country’s health infrastructure.

Awele is a trustee of the Tony Elumelu Foundation

Dr. Awele Elumelu is a valuable member of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurship. With her expertise and passion, she actively participates in TEF’s initiatives, particularly the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP). Through TEEP, Awele collaborates with stakeholders to identify, mentor, and fund aspiring entrepreneurs across diverse sectors in Africa.

Awele’s the Director of Heirs Holding

Awele Elumelu, a medical practitioner, serves as a Director on the Board of Heirs Holdings, where she oversees healthcare investments. With her experience in renowned institutions like the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Grantham and District Hospital in the UK, Awele is dedicated to improving health and opportunities for Africans. Additionally, she was appointed to the Yale Institute for Global Health Advisory Board in November 2020.