UNIFEMGA Holds 2017 Public Lecture/Luncheon

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), an association of Muslim alumni of the varsity is set to hold its annual public lecture/luncheon in Lagos, with the aim to sensitise its members and members of the public on important issues and areas that are beneficial to their needs. The event will hold on Sunday 30th April, 2017 at the De Renaissance Hotel, 172, Obafemi Awolowo Road, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos from 10a.m.-2p.m. prompt.

The lecture with theme: ‘Strategic Imperatives and Opportunities for Investments and Wealth Creation by Nigerian Muslim Professionals in Lagos’ will be chaired by the Chairman of Access Bank, Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga while the lecture will be delivered by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Overseas Affairs and Investment (Lagos Global), Lagos State, Alhaji Abdul Ahmed Mustapha.

According to a release by the chairman organising committee, Mohammed Buari, says this year’s topic is driven by the need to diversify Nigeria’s economy from crude oil, encourage participation of Muslim professionals in entrepreneurship and create alternative sources of income, amongst others. Expected to grace the lecture are over 200 participants from different industries and business interests as the organisers believe it will create a good learning experience and networking platform for the attendees. Formed over 20 years ago with the purpose to educate, enlighten and address societal problems the association is committed to all-round human development based on Islamic values.