Union Bank seeks new thinking, collaborations through Edu360
WITH the conviction that education remains pivotal in national development and advancement, Union Bank Plc, has called on stakeholders across the country to engage in new thinking and fruitful collaborations capable of revamping the sector..
The bank, which pledged to continuously seek ways of stakeholders, which include teachers, parents, school owners, investors, students and other key participants who brainstormed on the goal of accelerating development and much needed investment in the sector.
Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, Emeka Emuwa, who spoke at the opening of the two-day event, reiterated the bank’s focus on education as a key driver of national development.
He said, “Edu360 is positioned to be the leading education platform in Nigeria, Accreditation, Dr. Noel facilitating collaboration Biodun Saliu, both of whom in their respective contributions, commended the management of the university for its untiring pioneering efforts towards attracting students as well as its quest for more innovative courses. Earlier, the vice chancellor, Prof. Kolade Ayorinde thanked the NUC boss and his entourage for their encouragement and continuous support in the development of the university. Ayorinde disclosed that the progress witnessed in the university within the short time of its foundation as noticed by the delegates, was the culmination of the doggedness of the university’s founder, Chief Kola Daisi, the Bashorun of Ibadanland in conjunction with the experienced and dedicated members of both the Board of Trustees and the Governing Council, whom he said had spared no efforts in giving their maximum support in ensuring that the vision of the university was accomplished. transforming the sector using its yearly education fair and exhibition “Edu 360” platform, maintained that the future is bleak for any nation that trades off education of its citizens for any reason.
The maiden edition of the event, held in Lagos with the theme “Investing in the future,” served as a platform for networking and collaboration among the sector
Camong stakeholders within the sector. We firmly believe that the private sector, working closely with the government and other stakeholders, can play a critical role in fast tracking solutions to move the sector forward. At Union Bank, we are committed to identifying sectors that are vital to shaping a better, sustainable future for Nigerians.”
Emuwa added that as part of the bank’s drive to upscale the workforce of the important sector, teachers from both government and private schools will be offered free training at the event and would also receive free teaching aids to support their work.
Managing Director of The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre, Dr. Modupe OlatejuAdefeso, who delivered the keynote address, spoke extensively on the linkages between education and national development, drawing examples from the health sector.
Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, was represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and the Governor of Lagos state represented by the Special Adviser on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-olemoh. Speakers at the panel discussions included Olympic gold medallist, Enefiok UdoObong; award winning actress, Bikiya Graham Douglas; Special needs advocate, Angela Emuwa; Consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Yewande Oshodi and popular Nollywood actress and Producer, Kemi Lala Akindoju. They respectively asserted that education is crucial to human and national growth.