ZENITH BANK – THE OUTPERFORMER-INCHIEF

Today, I want to celebrate the whole Zenith Bank. They have just released a wonderful result, posting profits in excess of N200 billion. They even went ahead to declare a dividend of about N3 per share. You see even though I am not a shareholder, the result still amazes me and makes me feel really giddy in my heart. Zenith Bank is a true Nigerian story. A wholly indigenous mega institution that has grown from the vision of a then young man into what it is today. I have met the MD, that Ebenezer man before. It was during my production of Aremu. I had gone on an appointment to his office and he took me to his waiting room. He had a nice smile and was very neat. We talked about this and that and then I asked for a picture and he obliged me. On my way downstairs, I branched to see my brother Dr. Fasoranti. He is the executive director, he was busy as usual but still gave me some minutes. Dennis Olisa is the only one out of the three of them that has come to see my play. During Emotan, he walked up to me and introduced himself and said, ‘Duke I am Dennis from Zenith’. His people had said he was coming and I was expecting. I said welcome bro, let’s do this. After the play, he looked for me, but I had gone to piss, and he waited and he said, “Duke, I enjoyed this, well done.” and I said, “Sir, thanks for coming.” I have never really said thank you to these wonderful guys who have stood by this Shomolu boy as he struggles to build an institution that will be as enduring as their own. This is why I am seizing the opportunity of this their ‘fantabulous’ result to say a big thank you to them and welldone. My greetings also go to the entire staff, well done, you guys, did this. Weldone. Let’s see more results like this because it signposts the economic emancipation of our people. Nice.