LBS FOOTPRINTS
Onward! T
he year 2020 was an extraordinary year. For the first time, every level of society was affected in one way or the other by the global pandemic. People lost their loved ones, jobs, and businesses. It seemed like a never-ending nightmare that would not end. However, in the midst of all the turmoil, there was hope. People rose to the challenge of being their brothers' keepers. Others who gained during the chaos, shared their resources, and created jobs for those who needed them. The world became smaller and distances between family members and friends were shortened, thanks to the virtual conferencing software and applications. The pandemic forced us to change, and though it was tough and uncomfortable at first, it has led us to a higher level of self-awareness and humanity.
One of the positive changes brought by the pandemic is an increase in our measure of Resilience. No matter the challenges of facing previously unknown events such as lockdowns and highly contagious viruses, we had no choice but to press on. We all had to find a way to get by each passing day. In this issue, we speak to one of our own young and rising stars who found his path in Agribusiness, creating jobs and opportunities on his path to expansion beyond the shores of Nigeria. His resilience and tenacity despite the myriad of challenges and early failures is exemplary in these times. We bring you news from the home front, including introductions to the new members of the Executive council of our noble association. We hope you participated in the first virtual Alumni Day in the Association's history which featured a speech by the President of the African Export-Import Bank and interesting breakout sessions facilitated by top-notch industry experts including some of our Alumni and faculty members. We celebrate promotions and notable achievements of our alumni in “Alumni in the News” and share some exciting activities of our members in “Alumni happenings” and “Class notes”. This year, we have listened to you and have lined up many intellectual and exciting events for you. For the first time, the annual Alumni Day and President's Dinner are slated for the same weekend in November. The Alumni Day is the apex learning conference, while the President's Dinner is the apex social & networking event of the association. Slated for Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20, 2021, the events promise to deliver on their promise to provide top-notch learning and entertainment to Alumni and friends. Also look out for the upcoming MBA Hangout themed “Turaka” (relax and enjoy) slated for Saturday, June 26, 2021. All events will be hybrid: limited physical participation with live streaming. I encourage you to stay strong, while knowing that all that we are experiencing is building our measure of resilience even more. Brighter days are already here; keep on crawling on, and if you must fall, fall onward.
First Issue 2021
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