What is The Tony Elumelu Foundation?

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is an Africa-based and African-funded not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and celebration of excellence in business leadership and entrepreneurship across Africa.

Who is Tony Elumelu?

Please visit the Our Founder section of our website to learn more about Mr. Elumelu.

Where is The Tony Elumelu Foundation located?

The Tony Elumelu Foundation headquarters is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

What internship programs does The Tony Elumelu Foundation offer?

The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s African Markets Internship Programme (AMIP) provides strategic short-term opportunities for business students from Africa’s top business schools, as well as for students and graduates from top-tier busi¬ness schools in Europe and the United States. AMIP associates are placed in fast-growing African-owned enterprises with strong management teams. AMIP operates throughout Africa with 2011 associates placed in businesses in Accra, Lagos and Nairobi. In 2012, Dakar and Kigali will be added as host cities as well as locations in Central and Southern Africa.

How do I intern with The Tony Elumelu Foundation?

We do have internship opportunities from time to time, which are listed on our website as they become available. For more information, visit the Leadership Development and African Markets Internship Programme section (AMIP) of our website.

What are the Foundation's funding priorities?

The Tony Elumelu Foundation focuses on the following areas: business leadership and entrepreneurship.