Tunde Lemo – A Union Banker’s Story

For his first job, Tunde Lemo was given a bank teller position in the branch of Union Bank in Abuja. He wanted to be a banker and thought that would be the best way to start his career in the banking industry. He loved banking and enjoyed the work, but he never felt at home. This is because he was not made to feel like he belonged at Union Bank with his Caucasian colleagues. His story is about how he overcame that feeling and overcame adversity to become one of the most successful bankers in Nigeria.

Tunde Lemo

A Union Banker’s Story

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“As I sit here today I would say my journey has been tough.” “I have faced so many challenges over the years.” “But today, I am very proud of what I have achieved.” “I am confident that everything happens for a reason and there is always a good time coming.”.

My Journey

: The First Job

“I was employed as a teller in Union Bank in Abuja when I was just 18 years old.” “It was my first job and I wanted to be a banker. But even though it was difficult, I enjoyed the experience.” “I loved banking and everything about the job.” “But I never felt like I belonged there with my Caucasian colleagues.” “It took me time to realize that feeling is just not tolerance that some people have, but actual rejection. My story is about how I overcame that feeling and overcame adversity to become one of their most successful bankers in Nigeria.”

The Beginning of the Journey

For his first job, Tunde Lemo was given a bank teller position in the branch of Union Bank in Abuja. He wanted to be a banker and thought that would be the best way to start his career in the banking industry. He loved banking and enjoyed the work, but he never felt at home. This is because he was not made to feel like he belonged at Union Bank with his Caucasian colleagues.

Tunde Lemo’s story starts off as an average Nigerian kid who wanted a better life for himself and so he did what everyone does–joined a bank. He had worked in banking for over 10 years before he joined Union Bank where he finally felt like he belonged. A lot of struggle, disappointment, opposition, success, failure, and adversity came during the course of his career with Union Bank which led him to where he is today as one of their most successful African-American bankers in Nigeria.

Challenges

-His colleagues would not accept him because of his race

-He was not given the opportunity to participate in any project or organization in which he could advance his career

-There were no incentives for him to be successful

Tunde Lemo is a banker who had a difficult time during his first few years at Union Bank. Although he loved banking, there was always something that made him feel like he did not belong with his Caucasian colleagues. One day, however, Lemo realized that this was not the case and everything happened for a reason. He believes that everything happens for a reason and there is always a good time coming.

Meetings with Difficult People

When Tunde Lemo was hired into Union Bank of Nigeria, he was placed into a branch where the management was predominantly Caucasian. This is not uncommon in Nigeria. There is a lot of evidence that this is the case, with some requiring training for new entrants to help them learn about their new culture and adapt to it quickly. Tunde Lemo found it difficult at first, but eventually learned how to work with his white colleagues.

Tunde Lemo started out as a teller in the bank and over time became one of the most successful bankers in Nigeria. He admits that he has faced many challenges over time, but looks back on his journey with fondness and pride in who he has become as a result of those challenges.

Why It Matters To Tunde Lemo?

When Tunde Lemo was given a position as a bank teller, he thought it would be the best way to start his career in banking. He loves banking and enjoys the work, but never felt at home because he didn’t feel like he belonged amongst his Caucasian colleagues.

Tunde Lemo’s story is about how he overcame adversity to become one of the most successful bankers in Nigeria.

Tunde Lemo overcame adversity and became one of Union Bank’s most successful bankers in Nigeria.

Conclusion On Tunde Lemo

My journey at Union Bank started in 2007 with an interview for the position of associate bank manager. I was given the opportunity to interview the CEO and chairman of the bank which was the first time I met Mr. Tunde Lemo.

It was during this time that he asked me what I wanted to do in life and I told him that I was a banker by heart. The interview went well and I was given an offer, I accepted it and now I could start my journey within the institution. The first six years were a challenging time but it was still enjoyable as time went on, things started to change and people started to become more difficult. Now, it is no longer about enjoying my work but about hoping to survive.