By Folorunsho Atta
Really, there are no failures in the world, but there are men and women who doesn’t know how to succeed. Success, in all ramifications is built or resilience, hard work and perseverance.
To Habeeb Yusuf, the dynamic and proactive MD/CEO of Nigeria most patronized microfinance bank, Nigeria Police Force Micro Finance Bank( NPF MFB), it’s dint of hard work and resilience that earned him the bank top job . Never relenting in hard work and improving on his leadership skills everytime, Habeeb’s colleagues at the bank will confirm to anyone who cares to listen that the banker with over 26 years of banking experience, would not rest on his oars until, unless the job is excellently done.
Appointed three months ago, the 1995 Banking and Finance graduate of the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, has demonstrated his ability and capability in this short period by hitting the ground running with his transformation agenda.
Not giving room to an atom of procrastination or indecision, Hebeeb was to respond swiftly over the Borno flood that ravaged the bank branch in the state. Rising to the occasion , he moved from Lagos with a few staff to address that issue.
As a good listener, his contemporaries disclosed that when it comes to banking principles, economics, adaptability, confidence in self, investment strategies and human relations, Habeeb thrives.
Now at the helm of affairs of African leading micro finance bank, his proactive measures have been reported to be his principles right from his days as the bank Head of Credit and operations, Branch manager, Head of administration and Regional Head before his elevation as the bank chief executive officer.
A team player who inspires others, the bank is expected, any moment, to attract more customers; increase the asset base and meet the international standards under the leadership of Habeeb Yusuf.
To Customers, Shareholders, Staff, Management Team and the Board of Directors, the actions of Habeeb in this past few months, underscores better days ahead.