From cowboy to Republic Bank MD – Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku tells it all
Long before he occupied the corner office of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku spent his childhood days in the cattle fields, leading herds and learning lessons in discipline, observation and leadership that he says continue to influence him to this day.
Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, the Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, recounted his remarkable journey from a cowboy in the cattle fields of Battor, Ghana, to a top banking executive. Born into a farming family, Dzoboku spent his childhood leading cows, which instilled in him valuable lessons about discipline, observation, and leadership.
He described how cattle have leaders and behave in a structured manner, mirroring the order he found essential in his management philosophy. Discipline was a cornerstone of his early life, enabling him to return cattle to their familiar surroundings, a skill he later applied as the first risk manager at HFC. After completing secondary education, Dzoboku initially resisted attending a secondary school, instead pursuing a career as a transport operator.
However, the acquisition of a bicycle by his brother and his own academic prowess led him to enroll in school, where he developed a passion for accounting. His academic achievements and strong work ethic eventually led him to HFC, where he excelled in the audit department and was appointed as the first risk manager, shaping Republic Bank's risk management practices.
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