Leaving the Tarmac Hardcover by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

Aig gives meaning to grit and authenticity, taking us on a journey that closes the gap between harsh reality and one's aspiration, giving young Nigerians, especially women in the finance sector the inspiration to dream, weather the storm and achieve greatness." -- Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations THE MOST COMPELLING BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY TO COME OUT OF AFRICA When Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and Herbert Wigwe bought Access Bank in 2002 it was one of the smallest and most crisis-prone banks in Nigeria. Their goal was to build it into one of the biggest and strongest banks in the country. Leaving the Tarmac is the story of their success and it reads like a financial thriller, while at the same time providing a detailed blueprint for how to create a sustainable business founded on excellence, how to build and lead a winning team and how to operate successfully in emerging markets. The author has written with searing honesty about the set-backs as well as the triumphs that they met with along the way, providing an unrivalled insight for anyone planning to build a company or do business in the volatile but high-growth markets of modern Africa. REVIEWS Aig-Imoukhuede gives us a frontline account of what it means to seize opportunities and weather risks in Africa's banking industry. I recommend the book to all who want to get an inside view of what it takes to create and grow a successful business in Nigeria's challenging but opportunity-laden business environment. -- Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization and Nigerian Minister for Finance (2003-2006, 2011-2015) "I robustly recommend Leaving The Tarmac as a must-read across all sectors. For leaders who are at the cutting edge of significant breakthroughs for their businesses, this is a manual! The wealth of experience and candor displayed by the writer speaks to what matters most to his heart, sustainable African development