For many, old age is a curse of bent back, weak limbs and recurrent sickness.
But for Madam Suzanne Elumelu, it is a blessing of warmth and love, thanks to her circle of children and grandchildren, who have showered her with lots of care in appreciation of the towering matriarch as a source of enduring pleasure in their lives.
As she turned 90, the elegant and ageless woman was overwhelmed with a beautiful birthday soiree planned by family members to celebrate her admission into the league of nonagenarians.
Leading the way is none other than Chairman of Heirs Holdings Limited, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Transcorp Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, who was in joyous mood at his mother 90th birthday celebration, saying, on his Twitter handle, that he would not have been what he is today without his mother. ‘I thank God for her life. Happy birthday mama!’
Celebrating his mother on his Instagram page recently, the philanthropist revealed that he and his family members were counting down to the milestone.
He wrote: “This is symbolic in many ways for me. I always talk about the need to empower women across Africa, because I know firsthand the power of just one enterprising woman.
“Suffice it to say that I wouldn’t be the man I am today without my mom.”
The host, Chief (Mrs) Suzanne Elumelu (sitting) flanked by her sons, Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings (2nd right), Peter Elumelu (3rd right) and from left: Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Obo of Onicha Ugbo, Hrh, Agodigi Chukwumeliaze; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Mrs Folorunso Alakija at the 90th birthday celebration organised for Mrs. Elumelu by her children in Lagos on Saturday
The host, Chief (Mrs) Suzanne Elumelu (sitting); sons of celebrant, Chairman, Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu and Director, Africa Prudential Plc, Peter Elumelu with Chairman, Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia (middle), at the 90th birthday celebration organised for Mrs. Elumelu by her children in Lagos on Saturday
