Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry, Olukayode Pitan, has urged business leaders and entrepreneurs to prioritise integrity, transparency and strong governance in building sustainable businesses and institutions.
Pitan spoke at the second edition of the Leadership & Legacy Series hosted by Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, where he shared insights from his career in banking, entrepreneurship, public service and executive leadership.
He described integrity as one of the most valuable assets a leader could possess, noting that reputation and credibility, once lost, were difficult to regain, according to a statement from the bank on Wednesday.
Pitan said sustainable success was built not only on competence and achievement but also on character, consistency and the courage to make principled decisions.
Drawing on his experience across the private and public sectors, he highlighted the importance of transparency, accountability and strong governance in creating long-term value and
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