I applied, because I identified what I wanted in life and I was going to work towards it. I put in my application and said ‘Even though I do not meet these requirements if you give me the chance, I will prove myself’. I got this job and spent every day proving myself and earning my luck in the bank.”
Elumelu also said in his uncertainty he was sure of one thing, that he would stand out out whenever he found himself through hard work and brilliance.
He added that he had always admired the banking job because of the way bankers were impecably dressed.
“I had always admired the banking profession, for one, I loved that the guys in the profession were always impeccably dressed… suspenders were a huge thing then, and I wanted to look like them.
Elumelu then used the opportunity to motivate the youths and corp members who completed their National Youth Service the day before.
“Do it afraid and do it unsure! To the young ones out there, especially those who just passed out of NYSC yesterday, this is my message to you. The world needs your courage,” he averred.