CEO Today Management Consulting Awards 2023 - NIGERIA - - 13 - various operations and safety updates on our dedicated communications channel. Subsequently, following up with my team to catch on the issues they are facing and where they need my approval or support. Of all, I can communicate with every project team effortlessly almost any place daily thanks to modern technology at our fingertips. Having to work with a motivated and engaged staff makes the rigors of the work look so easy to accomplish. At the same, I make sure to maintain a healthy work-life balance. What advice would you give to young professionals in Nigeria aspiring to leadership roles in the manufacturing and industrial sectors? Just like other industries, there are a lot of opportunities in the manufacturing sector. So, my advice to young professionals is simply to be open to learning new things and to take advantage of every opportunity that arises. You can become the successful leader you want to be if you have a strong work ethic, self-motivation, discipline and resilience, and don’t shy away from taking risks. Looking forward, what are your key priorities and goals for BUA Cement in the next five years? In the past decade, we generally had the opportunity to boost the production capacities of our two cement plants. As a CEO managing a listed company, my key priority is to add value to the shareholders by identifying more growth drivers for the business. Our goal in the next 5 years is to continue implementing the decarbonization initiatives as much as we can. We intend to seek opportunities to accelerate the shift to net zero and keep exploring innovative approaches to stay ahead of the competition. “My advice to young professionals is simply to be open to learning new things and to take advantage of every opportunity that arises.” BUA Cement - Edo Plant
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