UBA Graduate At Centre Of Tony Elumelu Controversy Gets ₦500k, VIP Trip And Ambassadorial Offer

• A UBA graduate sparked online debate by addressing businessman Tony Elumelu informally.
• Ossai Ovie Success, SSA on Media to the Delta State Governor, publicly supported her.
• The support includes a ₦500,000 financial offer, a VIP trip, and an ambassadorial role.

The UBA graduate who recently became a subject of widespread online discussion after addressing businessman Tony Elumelu by his first name has received a major show of support following the controversy.

Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to the Delta State Governor, announced an offer of ₦500,000, a VIP trip and an ambassadorial opportunity for the young woman.

In a Facebook post, Ossai said the package was intended to support the graduate and give her an opportunity to attend the fourth edition of the Delta Social Media Summit, scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park, opposite Dennis Osadebay University in Asaba, Delta State.

According to him, the young woman would receive ₦500,000 in cash support alongside a complimentary VIP trip to the event.

The proposed package includes flight tickets to Asaba, five-star hotel accommodation, VIP access to the summit and a guided tour of developmental projects across Delta State.

She is also expected to receive an opportunity to serve as a brand ambassador for the Delta Social Media Summit.

Ossai also addressed the criticism the graduate has faced since the incident went viral. He acknowledged that social media backlash can take a toll on people, particularly when criticism continues for an extended period.

“I know the internet can be harsh. Depression is real and words cut deep,” he said.

While admitting that the graduate made a mistake during the encounter, the Delta State government aide urged…