A Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, extended an offer of ₦500,000 along with an ambassadorial role to a young UBA employee who gained attention after addressing the bank’s chairman, Tony Elumelu, on a first-name basis.
Ossai shared this proposal via Facebook last Saturday, adding that he would also sponsor her trip to Asaba for the fourth Delta Social Media Summit on August 27, 2026.
**Details of the Support Package:**
– ₦500,000 in cash
– Flight tickets to Asaba
– Accommodation in a five-star hotel
– A tour of developmental projects in Delta State
– VIP access to the Delta Social Media Summit
– An ambassadorial position for the summit
The event will take place at Mariam Babangida Leisure Park in Asaba.
Ossai’s Perspective on the Incident:**
Ossai felt compelled to act due to the extensive online criticism directed at the young woman, stating, “The internet can be unforgiving. Depression is real, and words can hurt.”
While acknowledging her mistake, Ossai emphasized support over criticism and thanked Elumelu for addressing the issue of respect. He also invited anyone familiar with the woman to encourage her to reach out to him for support and to share her story.
**Background of the Incident:**
The spotlight fell on the young employee following a video from UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme ceremony, where she addressed Elumelu as “Tony.” Although initially light-hearted, Elumelu requested she call him “Mr. Elumelu” or “TOE.” She quickly adjusted and continued.
The event sparked varied opinions online, with some supporting Elumelu’s call for formal respect and others advocating for first-name usage as standard in some corporate cultures.
Recently, UBA congratulated 374 young professionals graduating from its program, hailing them as future leaders within its African markets.
