MBA HANGOUT:
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Alumni Gather For A Night Of Learning, Networking & Fun For alumni of the MBA programmes at LBS, the MBA hangout is a highly anticipated event. Held annually, the event features notable industry leaders and experts who share their industry experience with alumni of the full-time, executive and modular executive MBA programmes, in a relaxed atmosphere. It provides opportunities for continuous professional development and networking.
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his year, the MBA hangout held at the Oriental hotel on Saturday, 7 March 2020. Notable Entrepreneurs Nike Ogunlesi (AMP 12), Chief Responsibility Officer of Ruff 'n' Tumble, Nnamdi Ezeigbo (EMBA 17), CEO Slot Systems and his wife, Nkechi Ezeigbo, ED Slot, were the guest speakers. In attendance were the management of the event's main sponsor, Sycamore, founded by FTMBA 15 alumni: Babatunde Akin-Moses, Onyinye Okonji and Mayowa Adeosun. Fisayo Akinwumi (FTMBA 15) Head of Operations, Jumia Foods and Ayomide Egunjobi, Chief Operations Officer, CleanAce Solutions Group represented their corporations who were two of the product sponsors. Other product sponsors include Slot Systems & Eat'n'Go (Dominos & Pinkberry). Also in attendance were LBS faculty (who served as anchors of the event), Professor Akintola Owolabi and Dr Kemi Ogunyemi; and LBS Staff, Jacinta Anakua, Head of Career Services and Ifeanyi Ajaebili, Marketing Manager, MBA programmes. Henry Andoh, Director Alumni Relations in his welcome address stated the commitment of LBS to continuous
education and promotion of networking opportunities for her Alumni. Nike Ogunlesi shared her fascinating entrepreneurial journey with alumni and emphasised on the importance of also presented every female present with a branded notebook to commemorate the 2020 International Women's Day. The evening progressed with Nnamdi Ezeigbo also sharing the incredible story of Slot Systems from its humble beginnings to the powerhouse that is it today. He focused on the power of integrity in building sustainable businesses. The networking session followed with refreshments provided by Eat'n'Go's Dominos & Pinkberry, while Segun Dada, FTMBA 10 performed a spoken word piece. Oghogho Osula, member of the Executive Council of Lagos Business School Alumni Association and Alumni of EMBA 22, presented gifts to the speakers and expressed gratitude on behalf of the Association. The event ended on a high note with a ballot for gifts provided by SLOT, Jumia and CleanAce.
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