Thursday, August 13, 2015

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CEO, MOTION YIELD LIMITED, OYELAJA ABIODUN



I recently had a chat with Oyelaja Abiodun, CEO of Motion Yield Limited. We discussed his professional path to Motion Yield’s top position, his vision for how to transform consumer lending in Nigeria into something distinctive and memorable, and the role technology will play in helping create this unique customer experience. 

by Echegwisi Humphrey, Digital Marketing Specialist, Motion Yield Limited
Oyelaja Abiodun FCA


WHAT LED YOU TO FOUND MOTION YIELD:
To change the present way of consumer lending in Nigeria where the customers are made to be at the mercy of the lender. To infuse efficiency and innovation in the process where the customers can have access to fund within hours.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND:
I got my first degree in Applied Accounting and I am a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. I have a strong bias for Consumer Lending, Micro Finance Banking, Money Management and Finance. I had my MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University and I am also a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. 

WALK US THROUGH YOUR AVERAGE DAY AT WORK:
On resumption in the morning, I inquire of the expectations and work schedules of my team members. I scrutinize to ensure that, all is in line with the organization’s goals and also identify the level of my required physical involvement. I go through my financials to ensure that the actual figures are as projected, where there is any variation, the concerned team is notified appropriately.
Any other outstanding issues are also attended to promptly and staff performance is monitored.


WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT YOUR JOB AT MOTION YIELD?
The cooperation and zeal of my team members of course!! Their belief in the Motion Yield project has been a source of joy to me

WHICH DAY OF THE WEEK ARE YOU MOST PRODUCTIVE?
All days

FAVOURITE THINGS YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK:
Networking and attending to my family

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY WITH 5 HASHTAGS:
#Determined #Focused #Friendly #Passionate #Industrious    

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TALENT?
Keen observation of events

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My family

IF YOU COULD VISIT ONE LANDMARK ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD IT BE?
Mount Everest

WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ
The Game Theory

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITY NEEDED FOR SUCCESS?
Determination, Skill and Focus

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER AS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?
The setting up of Motion Yield Ltd.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE MAJOR CHALLENGE FACING YOUR INDUSTRY AND HOW CAN YOUR COMPANY SOLVE THE CHALLENGE?
The greatest risk is the Risk of Default on loan. Solving the challenge involves having a robust, skillful, efficient and experienced Risk Department.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
Determination and Dexterity

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