Crystal Finance Company, a specialised financial institution offering credit, funds management, and financial advisory services recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with an evening dedicated to honouring staff members and foundational clients for their loyalty.

The Chairman, Uyi Oronsaye, reminisced on the journey and the growth that have accompanied the company amidst different challenges.

Oronsaye, who could not hide his excitement, stressed that the company has witnessed steady growth, primarily driven by its professional posture and transparent, reliable service delivery, which have helped it earn the confidence of customers and other stakeholders.

He explained that the milestone celebration offered an opportunity to recognize the people behind the journey, particularly the commitment of management, the diligence of staff, and the support of partners who have all played a vital role in shaping the company to date.

Also speaking, the Managing Director, Imhoudu Mamudu, described the past decade of running the institution as a journey of discipline, learning, and responsibility.

He said, “Setting out about 10 years ago, the company decided to do things differently and break away from the stereotype that the sub-sector was being ascribed. We spent about 6 months training our staff, building the systems, and testing our assumptions. We prioritized governance and risk management over scaling and rapid growth. Growth was important, but we wanted it to be sustainable.”

The Managing Director also spoke on some of the impact the company has made over the years, particularly in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility. He said the company went a notch further in 2024, when it launched an initiative to build and grow students’ entrepreneurial spirit, so they can learn to develop and grow businesses rather than depend solely on finding jobs after graduation. The pilot scheme was launched with the University of Lagos and plans to extend the initiative to other tertiary institutions within its area of operation.