Ayodele Olalere
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC,has rewarded some of its long serving staff with the Long Service Awards for their loyalty and commitment to the company.
The recognised employees who had put in various years of service ranging from 10 years to 30 years were Bamidele Abiodun Oresegun, Head, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance and Eugene Kossi Sekpo, Support Clerk, Clerk Legal Operations. They were recipients of the 30 Year Long Service Awards, having both joined the organisation in 1989. Eight employees, including Chidike Okechukwu Okezie, Company Secretary, Stanbic IBTC were award recipients in the 20 year Long Service category.
While 31 employees were specially recognised for putting in 15 years, 129 staff members were commended for putting in 10 years of service. Amongst the employees recognised for 10 years of service were Mr. Wole Adeniyi, Deputy Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC and Charles Omoera, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Trustees Ltd. The awardees were recognised at the company’s 2019 edition of the Long Service Awards annual event.
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According to the Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Dr. Demola Sogunle, the event was in line with the bank’s tradition of honouring employees who have distinguished themselves through hard work, dedication and commitment to Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC. “You will agree with me that recognition is not just about instituting an award system. It is also about how the awards are executed. With the array of distinguished achievers at this occasion, I believe that today will be etched in the history of every awardee and their family members present as a memorable day indeed in recognition of their long term commitment and excellent contribution to the growth and development of Stanbic IBTC. This year is fundamental for Stanbic IBTC as it marks a significant 30 year milestone since the Group commenced its journey and we are celebrating 170 of our loyal and dedicated staff who have contributed to this significant milestone,” he said.
He further commended the awardees for keeping faith with the organisation despite the highly competitive and challenging business environment.
“Your loyalty, dedication and continued efforts have contributed to helping us overcome challenges, convert opportunities and unite to deliver profitable outcomes. Now is the time to return that loyalty. As our most valued asset, we cannot thank you enough for your continued support. As I look forward to working together with you for many years to come, I urge you to continue in your strides to keep moving the group forward. As you all know, we never stop moving forward. Continue making significant contributions to make us reach our ambitious goals and even surpass them. Keep being loyal, dedicated and committed to excellence. Our future is looking bright, our opportunities are significant and it is up to us how good we want the future to be,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Chidi Okezie, Company Secretary, said ‘It has truly been a very delightful evening and all the awardees will not forget in a while.’
“We have been truly touched by the number of people that came to honour us. We are deeply touched by what has happened this evening. We are truly thankful for this,” he said.
