Lagos Business School Alumni Seek Leadership, Capital, AI-Driven Innovation to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Growth

The Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA) has called for enhanced leadership, increased capital mobilisation and the integration of AI-driven innovation to spur Nigeria's economic growth. Michael Ekeagbara, President of the Owner Manager Programme of LBSAA and CEO of Microwave Solutions Limited, addressed journalists on the forthcoming homecoming activities, which include an Alumni Day Conference and a president's dinner.

The conference, themed 'Driving Nigeria’s Economic Transformation through Leadership, Capital and AI-driven Innovation,' will be held on November 12 and 13 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Ekeagbara highlighted leadership as crucial for vision and policy execution, capital as essential for financing transformative initiatives, and AI as necessary for promoting smarter productivity.

The meeting aims to generate actionable policy recommendations for national economic planning. Valentine Okelu, President of the Alumni Association and CEO of Neimeth Pharmaceuticals PLC, emphasized the importance of the event as a platform for alumni and influential stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop principles to shape Nigeria's economic policies.

The conference will involve keynote presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions with experts in leadership, finance, and technology. Okelu stressed that the event is an opportunity for alumni to contribute valuable insights to national development, leveraging their knowledge and experience. The president's dinner will facilitate networking among alumni and guests, while also inaugurating the association's new executive committee, with Okelu leading the role.