One of the most fantastic media relations officer in Nigeria is Mr Abdul Imoyo, the man in-charge of Access Bank Plc media matters. What is really working for this man as a manager of a topnotch brand like Access bank? Read this
Popular among his colleagues and the profession he finds himself, Imoyo a trained journalist with vast experience in no doubt has caved a niche for himself in terms of human and media relations which is currently helping him and the brand he manages now.
In what can be termed as virtually saturated media market, Mr Imoyo has been able to manage the image of his brand, Access Bank to a top notch despite daily challenges confronted by customers, shareholders and Stakeholders.
Abdul imoyo receiving an award on behalf of Access Bank at a recent event
Imoyo seems to have a scintillating way of getting things done among his colleagues, varying from publishers, editors, even reporters and especially the general publics which works for him which makes them happy with his brand despite limitations.
“Passion For The Job That I Do, Coming From My Background As A Journalist, And Now Still Working With The Same Media Stakeholders In A Core Critical And Challenging Role; And Ability To Function In An Environment That Gives Me The Opportunity To Express Myself, Empowering Me With All That Is Required To Deliver. Above All, Everyone Matters To Me,” Abdul Said.
Editor-in-chief, New Telegraph, Ayodele Aminu, A Longstanding Friend And Colleague Of The Point’s Image Maker For The Week, Added That It Takes A Man Who Knows His Onions To Balance Diverse Media Needs And Still Keep His Brand Strong”.
“On the job, he is hands-on, and his word is his bond. He knows the terrain,” he said.
It will not be overemphasized if we say despite Imoyo’s reserved personality, he is no doubt one of the best media managers in the banking sector at the moment which he does silently, most times giving the credit to junior staff.
His brand Access Bank is currently rated among top three Deposit Money Bank in terms of media management and customer relations. This feat, many observers have said, cannot be isolated from Imoyo’s commendable efforts in maintaining the right narratives and also nurturing his relationship with colleagues in the media.
His experience as a finance journalist has no doubt helped his image making work, being a brand manager for a top Deposit Money Bank.
How does Imoyo manage to keep his relationships positive in between very many interests?
“Passion for the job that I do, coming from my background as a journalist, and now still working with the same media stakeholders in a core critical and challenging role; and ability to function in an environment that gives me the opportunity to express myself, empowering me with all that is required to deliver. Above all, everyone matters to me,” Abdul said.
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