This is the story UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu does not want you to read. This is one of the best kept secrets in Nigerian banking. No, it is not about the debunked story that some Nigerian banks are distressed, not even the fact that UBA Ghana will this weekend celebrate its tenth anniversary, it is the fact that UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu and wife, Dr. Awele, now have a set of twin boys!

 

Yes, it is so hush hush that even among staff at the UBA HQ in Marina, Lagos, many are none the wiser. No one knew when Dr. Awele, a Medical Doctor was delivered of the babies in the United States of America a couple of months back.

This news went under the radar because Elumelu who has five daughters, ensured that his wife was well away from public scrutiny when the good news of Dr. Awele’s pregnancy was confirmed. Just to ensure that she does not have any stress, she was excused from public engagements-and has still not returned fully. The reason for her continued absence is obvious- she now has her hands full, taking care of her bundles of joy.

 

It was gathered that when the babies arrived, TOE as Elumelu is fondly called, flew straight to be by the side of his wife, and he was there for a few days. So, when next you see the suave top Africapitalist and UBA Chairman work with an extra bounce in his steps, you know why.
It is said that the Elumelu daughters are so smitten by the new arrivals that they take turns to carry their new brothers-indeed it can be said that the Elumelu Household has been in Seventh Heaven since the two addition.