The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, has offered N500,000 in cash support and an ambassadorial deal to the young UBA employee who recently went viral after addressing the bank’s chairman, Tony Elumelu, by his first name.
Ossai announced the offer in a Facebook post on Saturday, adding that he would also sponsor the woman’s VIP trip to Asaba for the fourth edition of the Delta Social Media Summit, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The support package, he said, includes “N500,000 cash support,” flight tickets to Asaba and “5-Star Hotel Accommodation.”
He added that she would also enjoy a “Guided tour of developmental projects in Delta State” during her visit.
Ossai further promised her “VIP Access to the Summit on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Mariam Babangida Leisure Park, Opposite Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba.”
The package also includes a “Brand Ambassador Role for Delta Social Media Summit – an annual platform.”
Explaining the gesture, Ossai said the backlash against the woman had gone too far.
“I know the internet can be harsh. Depression is real, and words cut deep.
“She made a mistake, but we don’t need to t*rment her daily; she needs our support,” Ossai wrote.
He also appreciated Elumelu for highlighting what he described as a necessary correction that could promote greater respect in society.
“Thank you Mr Tony Elumelu for pointing out the needed correction that will further strengthen respect in our society,” he added.
Ossai urged anyone who knows the woman to encourage her to reach out to him.
“If you’re reading this or anyone knows her, please ask her to DM me. I will give her a good time and a platform to tell her story.
“Let’s turn this pain into purpose. She won’t be disappointed,” he said.
The woman gained widespread attention after a video from UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme graduation ceremony showed her addressing Elumelu as “Tony” while asking a question.
Elumelu, who initially appeared to take the comment lightly, later told her that he preferred to be addressed as “Mr Elumelu” or “TOE.”
“Okay. No, you won’t call me Tony. You’ll call me Mr Elumelu or TOE. You won’t call me Tony, or Chairman. I don’t subscribe to that kind of… Oyinbo life, okay?” he said.
The woman immediately corrected herself and addressed him as “Mr Elumelu” before continuing with her question.
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking mixed reactions. While some Nigerians backed Elumelu’s position, others argued that the woman may have been influenced by the first-name culture common in some corporate workplaces.
UBA had been celebrating 374 young professionals who completed its Graduate Management Accelerated Programme, describing them as part of the next generation of leaders across its African markets.