Get Guardian on GoogleLagos Business School Alumni Association has announced plans to hold its 2026 Alumni Day Conference and President’s Dinner.
President of the Association, Valentine Okelu, while speaking at a media briefing yesterday, said that the programme would be held on November 12 and 13.
According to Okelu, the conference will be held via two platforms: the Alumni Day (November 12) and the President’s Dinner (November 13).
He said that the event would bring together alumni members across different sectors, such as the economic, political, social, academic and entertainment sectors, to discuss particular topics and influence policies that will affect the governance of the country.
“And it’s usually a massive party where we have a lot of networking among alumni members and their friends. And I must say that the alumni day is open to everyone, both the members of the public and anybody interested in the topic that will be discussed,” said Okelu.
He also said that there would be an inauguration of new alumni executive members at the President’s Dinner.
However, the conference, which will take place at the Lagos Business School, will bring together panellists across different sectors, such as Africa Economist, Dr Rafiq Raji; CEO, United Capital Asset Management, Dr Odiri Oginni; MD, Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank, Ayodele Olowookere; Consummate Media and Communications Professional, Chinese Inya; CTA, ipNX Nigeria Limited, Oluwaseun Oluboyo, among others.
Chairman of Pan African Capital Limited, Chris Oshiafi, will be the keynote speaker.
Vice President of the body, Wole Abu, said: “Developing a country is not just a government policy; it’s also to make sure that enterprises can thrive, grow, employ and contribute to the economy.
Also, President of the host Class (OMP 40), Michael Ekeagbara, said that Alu, said that the conference, themed “Driving Nigeria’s Economic Transformation Through Leadership, Capital and AI-Driven Innovation,” is important, highlighting its relevance to Nigeria’s plan to build a 1 trillion dollar economy.
He said Nigeria needed to come together not just to discuss, but also to take actions that will help it move forward.
Chairperson of the President’s Dinner Organising Committee, Nkoli Okoli, said that the President’s Dinner would focus on business, growth, leadership and getting people to interact.
