President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to renowned physician, philanthropist and business leader, Dr Awele Vivien Elumelu, who clocked 55 on Sunday, June 23, 2025.

In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Dr Elumelu as a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions to healthcare, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy have positively impacted countless lives, especially women and children across Nigeria and Africa.

“President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr Awele Vivien Elumelu, on her 55th birthday today, June 23, joining family and friends to celebrate the renowned physician, a devoted mother and wife, philanthropist and entrepreneur,” the statement reads.

The President lauded Elumelu’s visionary leadership at the helm of Avon Healthcare Limited and as Founder/CEO of Avon Medical Practice, through which she has significantly improved access to quality healthcare, particularly among underserved communities in Nigeria and across the African continent.

Highlighting her contributions beyond the clinic, President Tinubu recalled Elumelu’s 2018 appointment as a Private Sector Champion for Immunisation in Africa by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. 

In that role, she played a pivotal part in efforts that helped reach over 10 million unimmunised children on the continent—an achievement he described as “a testament to her passion for saving lives.”

Beyond the boardroom and hospital corridors, President Tinubu also praised Dr Elumelu’s commitment to healthy living, noting her active participation in marathons in Nigeria and around the world. 

“Her inspiring participation in marathons… has motivated many to embrace healthier lifestyles through physical fitness and proper diet,” the statement noted.

Tinubu further acknowledged her role as a Director on the Board of Heirs Holdings and as a Trustee of The Tony Elumelu Foundation—two platforms through which she has empowered a new generation of entrepreneurs with skills and opportunities to shape a more prosperous future.

“Her philanthropic leadership continues to inspire, especially in the nurturing of young talents and supporting community-based interventions,” the President stated, while expressing appreciation for her selfless service to humanity.

As she marks the milestone age, the President offered prayers for Elumelu, wishing her “more years of good health, abundant blessings, and continued success in her noble service to humanity.”

Dr Awele Elumelu, who is married to celebrated banker and philanthropist Mr. Tony Elumelu, is widely recognised for her strategic efforts to integrate health, enterprise, and development as a sustainable pathway for national growth and social inclusion.