IN SHORT

After working for the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC for ten years, Dauda Lawal came back to Nigeria and in 2003 began working with First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. Over the next decade he steadily climbed the corporate ladder to become an Executive Director, simultaneously establishing himself as a leading figure in the finance sector. His style of enabling employees, integrating them into a team, has played a crucial role in his success. His message to the youth: “With commitment and determination there is nothing that you cannot do in life. Believe in yourself, be focused and pursue your objectives with all your energy.”