She is accomplished with eye on the bigger picture and zeal for supporting the various development projects .She is the Director/Team leader of Focus Hospitality Ltd. She speaks on her journey into hospitality and herself as a role model worthy emulating by the youths
Tell us about yourself, background and current role.
My name is Mrs. Vivian Enendu. I am the Director/Team leader of Focus Hospitality Ltd.I studied French from the prestigious citadel of knowledge, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Akwa the capital city of Anambra State.I also had Msc in International Business and Management from a prestigious university in France.I came back to Nigeria in 2014 after my Msc degree program in France .when I came back, I commenced my Hospitality career with W Hospitality Group where I specialized in marketing research, visibility studies for the organization. That was how I kick started my career in hospitality industry.I also had the opportunity to work with Wyndham Hotels and resorts as a Business Development Manager. I was there for at least 18months of being productive before I took a break for personal reasons. From there ,I established Focus Hospitality Ltd which was registered under (Corporate Affairs Commission) in 2019.
How did you sit down and plan your career?
Sincerely, I didn’t know the profession I would fit in most then , even during my master degree program but I just knew I would be a successful personality until I found myself in the hospitality sector. Wow! Hospitality is fun and professional because we adds positive values to the country’s economy. I remember vividly when I joined W Hospitality Group in 2014, I was given 6months probation to prove myself despite of having zero experience in hospitality management but to the glory of God ,I was able to perform super fantastically well within 6months of my probation. My intention was not to end up in hospitality industry but I will say it’s a divine plan by God.
What has life taught you?
Obviously, life has taught me numerous things. Life has taught me to always be happy even in the midst of challenges. Life has always taught me to do things that will make me happy despite of what people says as far I am putting smiles in people’s faces because I want to live a fulfill life and a life of legacy.
What has ever been your achievements till date ?
I consider my greatest achievement to be when I was in W Hospitality Group. I was able to perform excellently well within 6months of my probation despite having zero experience in hospitality management. To me , it is an achievement as the job function as Business Welfare Manager, Africa.
What do you believe has been a major factor in you achieving success?
Establishing Focus Hospitality Ltd is a big deal for me.Being the first time I was having my own brand (FOCUS HOSPITALITY LTD) and I applied all what I have learnt within 6years in my previous worked places. I started where there were lots of competitors. I will say hard work and persistence with God’s help make me to be where I am today. Human relationship is also another thing that I will also consider the tool to Hallmark. Today, Focus Hospitality Ltd has worked on a project worth $100m and this is something I am very proud of .I mean the value of the client’s and investment. I am not only in hospitality sector but have also venture into mining , power and energy sector. These are the sectors I knew nothing about but due to my strategies and ability to give all what it takes to achieve greatness in a legitimate way also make me to penetrate into mining and power/energy sector .There is something am really proud of as well, which is the ability to think outside the box because I don’t limit myself .I believes that if Mrs. ‘A’ can do it ,I can do it better because am not afraid of taking risk.
What does Focus Hospitality Ltd stands for?
As the name inclines , it is absolutely “Focus”. We focus on our clients projects to be successful and make sure the clients are satisfy with the job . Treating our clients equally irrespective of the value and worth of their projects is also our priority.
How have you developed yourself as an inspirational leader?
It is just prayer , hard work, determination and discipline with high self esteem. I don’t take no for an answer .I always believe that there is nothing I can’t achieve once I dream of it . Am I participative leader .I do carry my subordinates along in my decision because no man is an island .I want to create more input and heightens the moral of my subordinates .My team also have trust in my decision because they knows that it is always collective decision.
What is your next challenge and how are you hoping to achieve it?
Hmm! As I said earlier, I commenced with hospitality , but now , am in mining and power/energy industry. To break in and be the number one in both sectors is my greatest challenge now .Am already making impact in what am doing .My vast experience in project management, consulting experience, market research with my confidence and leadership skills will make me to achieve my aims and objectives . The sky will be my stepping stone .I will surely achieve more than what I planned for by God’s grace (Amen).
Which female personality has ever inspired you most and why?
Wow! They are numerous but I will mention few. Inspirational female leaders like Mrs. Foluke Felix- Adejumo , Mrs. Chiamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. To be sincere, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is my inspiration. I values her personality so much. I do believe that if she can achieve it, I can achieve more than her .That is the spirit and mind of a positive thinker.
If you are the first female president of Nigeria, what will you do to write your name with gold?
To be sincere, If possible I am the first female president of Nigeria, I will make sure it is been documented in the constitution that no single political appointee or public servant should go outside Nigeria for medical treatment. All the treatments must be done here in Nigeria expect a critical illness that can’t be taken care in Nigeria. Then, no political appointees and public servants should send his/her child or children abroad for education from primary school to higher institution expect for master degree or PhD programs. Their child or children must be attending public schools, be it primary , secondary and university. This will makes the educational system of Nigeria to be back on track again like in the 70’s ,80’s and 90’s .I will also make sure that the power sector in Nigeria is working perfectly. I mean, there will be at least 90% power supply throughout the country because lack of power supply is killing businesses in Nigeria especially the Small and Medium -Sized Enterprises (SMEs) .Lots of companies has left Nigeria to neighborhood nations where there is adequate power supply. If there is adequate power supply , there will be more job opportunities for people especially the youths and Nigeria economy will be robust again
What advice will you give to young ladies looking up to an inspirational leader like you?
For someone to be great in life , you must be focus and have a mentor you are looking up to .The young ladies must know that they are the builders of the nation. I mean mothers of tomorrow that will give birth to great personalities of different sectors. They must not be discourage because of the challenges confronting them. Challenges is part of life and the way they face it determine how far they go in life and trigger them to the top. They must work hard because hard work doesn’t kill but pays.
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