IN SHORT

With more than two decades of experience, Phillips Oduoza has ascended to the top of Nigeria’s banking industry, becoming the Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) in 2010. His contributions to the finance sector are bolstered by a work ethic imbued with integrity, diligence and discipline. He is inspired by Nigeria’s future, which he believes holds potential waiting to be harnessed. “The key is work. Avoid idleness and keep yourself engaged properly at all times,” he says. “Hard work doesn’t kill, and in a lot of cases, it results in rewarding outcomes.”