Who is Niyi Aderbigbe
A brother, father, friend; Always learning and looking for ways to be better and leave a mark.
Your colleagues believe that you are a stand-up guy. To you, who is a stand-up guy?
Honest, straightforward, good character. A man of peace whose actions are always geared towards common good.
Describe yourself in three words.
Reliable, empathetic and creative.
You’re often called Baba Ade, why is that?
My daughter’s name is Adeoluwapemi and one of my colleagues shortened the name to Ade, called me Baba Ade once and it caught on. I guess it was because we have another Ade at the office.
What drives you? The work you do, the man you’ve become, what would you say is your driving force?
I enjoy the process of creating new things; maybe a little too much 😁. I love impact, change, progress, even in little bits. I feel fulfilled knowing I contribute to growth of any kind; my organisation’s or even just people around me.
In past contributions to HH People, you’ve shared a lot about your daughter. Do you think it’s important to her that you are a stand-up guy and why??
Yes, it’s very important. I’m her first example of the perfect man. Most of the things she will hold on to about men, she’d learn from me. I’d better remain a standup guy!
How long have you been an HH Person and what would you say about other stand-up guys HH Group?
I joined the group on February 15 2021, but if I’d add my days at UBA Group, we can go as far back as June 2019. One thing I’ve noticed about the HH Group is the abundance of stand-up guys. It’s almost as if HR deliberately wrote a list and hired the guys that fit, but that’s culture at play, isn’t it. When you’ve built the right culture, you attract the right people. I’m proud of all the HH stand-up guys.
Who are the other stand-up guys you know?
Emmanuel Anyanwu at THP, Omosefe, Fegor… I can go on and on.
What’s one thing you’d want people to know about you?
I’m crazy about wrist watches! You can buy me a couple for Christmas. But I just love them, the history, designs, how they complement your look, the importance of a timepiece etc.
What do you do in your free time?
Spend time with my family. Watch Manchecster United games and read.
What’s your philosophy on life?
Life is short. Do the best you can for as long as you can to bless people around you because the true measure of success lies in how many people you bless.
What would you like other men to know?
Take it easy. There’s a lot of pressure in the world.
