Governance expert releases six new books to equip professionals, drive business growth
L-R: Gbenga Oyebode Chairman, CFAO Nigeria Limited; Uto Ukpanah, President and Chairman of the Governing Council, ICSAN;. Ayokunle Ayoko, – Author; Abimbola Akeredolu, Partner, Banwo & Ighodalo , during the unveiling of ”The Gallery of Mastery” book series held recently in Lagos
A governance expert, Ayokunle Ayoko’s determination to strengthen the capacity of professionals and empower both big and small businesses to thrive amid prevailing global and local uncertainties has encouraged him to write six books, he referred to as ”The Gallery of Mastery -six pathways to personal and professional greatness”.
The books which he started their works in 2019 speak about company strategy; company governance; and personal wealth management, all of which professionals in both big and small organizations struggle with.
The books titles are: The Quintessential Company Secretary; The Empathy Advantage; Small Habits, Big Wealth; The Smart Hustle; The Mark of Excellence; and Achieving Exponential Results through Strategic Precision.
The author, a lawyer and currently the Group Company Secretary, Head of Legal and Chief Compliance officer for CFAO Nigeria Group, a French multinational said the themes of the six books are not theoretical. “They are live experiences. They are answers to questions in corporate boardrooms and in quiet moments of reflection.
“I document these lessons for the next generations, so that your path to greatness may be a little clearer, and your journey ,a little smoother”.
Some of the professionals and business executives at the launch in Lagos described the books as “handy mentor that guides the path to business success and greatness”.
‘Small Habits, Big Wealth’ book is not just another book, it is a fresh way of looking at things, says Olakunle Olusanya, Director and General Secretary, West Africa-Fan Milk & Danone. “The book is practical and transformative”.
The Smart Hustle deals with mastering the art of growth, grit and greatness in business while book on ‘Achieving Exponential Results through Strategic Precision’ calls for deeper, more intentional approach, making deliberate decisions and executing with unwavering clarity.
Gbenga Oyebode, chairman of the occasion, who is also chairman of CFAO said Ayokunle Ayoko brought his decades of experience to bear on the books.
Uto Ukpanah, President of ICSAN, said the books are important for corporate players and managers of growing businesses. She said the books were unveiled to provide practical insights for business growth and solutions for navigating challenging times.
Olakunle parents also expressed joy over the launch of the books. His mother , Florence, a retired teacher described Olakunle as intelligent from childhood.
