@celebritygist_1: UBA Graduate Trainee’s Bold Exchange With Tony Elumelu Sparks Reactions A light but striking moment unfolded at UBA Banking School when a Gen Z graduate trainee stood up to address UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu — and casually called him by his first name, “Tony.” Elumelu immediately corrected her, making it clear that he expected a more formal form of address. “You will not call me that. Address me as ‘Chairman’ or ‘Mr Elumelu.’ I don’t subscribe to that kind of Oyinbo life,” he said. The exchange quickly became a memorable moment, highlighting the contrast between the younger generation’s increasingly informal communication style and the traditional emphasis on titles, hierarchy and respect in the Nigerian corporate environment. What might have seemed like a simple choice of words turned into a brief lesson in workplace etiquette — and a reminder that, in some professional settings, calling the boss by their first name may still be a step too far.

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