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Eulogies for outgoing UBA GMD/CEO at book launch

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IT was a rain of accolades for the outgoing Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Phillips Oduoza, in Lagos recently as captains of industry and leading voices of Nigerian society witnessed the launch of a book in his honour.

The book entitled “Dynamics of the Ni­gerian Financial System” edited by Prof. Michael M. Ogbeide is a compilation of essays on the Nigerian financial system in honour of Oduoza, who retires at the end of July, having completed his two terms of three years each at the helms of the pan Af­rican financial institution.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of Best Foods Limited, who was the chair­man of the book launch, Emmanuel Ijew­ere said Oduoza was worth celebrating because “he has proven himself to be a worthy banker, an authority in the banking industry, and an administra­tor who has traversed the banking and financial landscape without blemish. A special brand dedicated to excel.”

Chairman of UBA, Tony O. Elu­melu, in his remarks, commended Oduoza for sustaining the growth trajectory of the bank in the last six years.

“Oduoza is a man with a very ce­rebral mind, very diligent, loyal and astute. A man retiring in two days, who still works like he just resumed. During the period we worked to­gether at UBA, he was a wonderful big brother. A man who loves and encourages progress and a man who always works for the best of every­thing,” Elumelu said.

Alex Otti, former CEO of Dia­mond Bank Plc, praised Oduoza for his extra-ordinary talent and manage­ment skills, noting that he was leav­ing the banking industry with his in­tegrity intact.

He urged Oduoza to ensure that he puts his wealth of experience in the banking industry to the benefit of the country.

Also speaking on the occasion, the editor of the book, Prof. Ogbeide of the University of Lagos, described the book as a worthy testimony of Oduoza’s sterling contributions to an industry he reached its zenith by scor­ing many firsts.

 

 

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Haruna Magaji: Haruna Magaji is a journalist, foreign policy expert and closet musician. He is a graduate of ABU Zaria and a member of the Nigerian union of journalists. JSA, as he is fondly called, resides in Suleja, Abuja. email him at - harunamagaji@financialwatchngr.com
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