@persecondnews.ng: UBA Chairman and Billionaire, Mr Tony Elumelu has cautioned a graduate trainee who addressed him by his first name during an interaction at the UBA Banking School. In a video circulating online, the young woman stood up to address Mr Elumelu but referred to him simply as “Tony,” prompting him to immediately correct her. “You will not call me that. Address me as Chairman or Mr Elumelu. I don’t subscribe to that kind of Oyinbo life,” Elumelu told her. The exchange has since triggered reactions online, with social media users debating workplace hierarchy, professionalism and the growing influence of more informal communication styles. #nigerianews #nigeriannews #tonyelumelu
in a professional interview, especially when the interviewer is conducting a formal conversation rather than paying homage, using someone's first name can be perfectly normal. Respect is shown through the way you speak, the questions you ask, and your overall conduct—not only by saying “Sir.”
So I would separate cultural respect from professional etiquette. Calling him “Tony” doesn't automatically mean she was rude or disrespectful. If her tone was professional and respectful, I wouldn't consider it a serious offense.0
2026-08-20 19:41:24
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Double07 :
The funniest thing is if it was a white journalist that did the same thing he wouldn't be offended
2026-08-20 20:14:44
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idowuolayinka537 :
Courtesy is so important
2026-08-20 20:15:24
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Hayjay 🇳🇬🇬🇧 :
It’s just a Total disrespectful act.. no cap.. wey wrong
2026-08-20 20:13:37
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Polo Vendor in Ekpoma :
This is very rude; I believe she will not call her father by his name….. all this boils down to to home training oooo
2026-08-20 18:31:48
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ellastepho6 :
Is she ok if I may ask?
2026-08-20 18:43:33
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Young Sen 001 :
Can you imagine that? Not even adding Sir to his name.
2026-08-20 19:13:50
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Abdul-Majeed :
She is not rude at all, that is why u see the Billionaire smiling... In corporate Organization, they don't use Mr. Even if u are 100yrs old, Tony is Tony...
2026-08-20 18:58:16
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𝗠𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 :
O ga ooo
2026-08-20 19:18:05
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Zikky :
I love this
2026-08-20 18:37:39
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Pienaar :
His name is Tony.
2026-08-20 18:42:31
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Isaac Ukwubile :
No respect u can imagine
2026-08-20 18:24:10
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Prof :
it's Gen Z reality
2026-08-20 18:10:06
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James Soul John :
TOE for real
2026-08-20 19:08:11
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ABEOKUTA HOUSE AGENT :
Poor organization…
2026-08-20 18:37:00
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Adekunle :
I love him
2026-08-20 17:59:30
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Chikaodi Writes :
she did nothing wrong.
2026-08-20 18:59:28
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AloeWithRanti :
What a rude way to address a man old enough to be her father.
Gen Z nonsense.
2026-08-20 18:33:07
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Pounded Yam Ambassador :
Before formal education application, reason your home training first 💯
2026-08-20 18:12:39
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Israel :
she's very very very rude and disrespectful
2026-08-20 18:58:44
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KIMEL SMOKE FUMIGATION ABUJA :
People get mind o . Even fear no go let me call am Mr elumelu
2026-08-20 19:16:19
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Gifty 4£ife :
You think say Igbo go take that nonsense from you?
2026-08-20 18:55:14
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WIDGETLINKS LIMITED :
That girl is rude
2026-08-20 19:16:57
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dahcute_rissah :
Even if the man is not rich na this old man you Dey call by name 😂
2026-08-20 20:01:00
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