Lagos Business School graduates 436 executives
Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) and its graduate business school, Lagos Business School (LBS) have reaffirmed the university’s commitment to developing ethical leaders and industry-ready professionals. This emerged during the conclusion of the two weeks of academic celebrations which culminated in the graduation of 436 executives from LBS, following the University’s 22nd convocation ceremonies for 266 undergraduate […]
Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) and its graduate business school, Lagos Business School (LBS) have reaffirmed the university’s commitment to developing ethical leaders and industry-ready professionals.
This emerged during the conclusion of the two weeks of academic celebrations which culminated in the graduation of 436 executives from LBS, following the University’s 22nd convocation ceremonies for 266 undergraduate and 236 graduate students the previous weekend.
The executive graduation, held at the Honeywell Auditorium on the LBS campus, marked the completion of seven flagship Executive Education programmes.
These include Global CEO Africa Programme (GCEO-A); Chief Executive Programme (CEP); Advanced Management Programme (AMP); Owner-Manager Programme (OMP); Senior Manager Programme (SMP); Agribusiness Management Programme (AgMP); Management Acceleration Programme (MAP).
Drawn from diverse industries, including finance, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and agribusiness, and representing multiple African countries, these leaders are now equipped to drive innovation and sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Professor Olayinka David-West, Dean of Lagos Business School, emphasised the school’s mission to nurture responsible leadership.
She said, “Africa’s future will be shaped by leaders who combine competence with character, strategy with stewardship, and empathy with a focus on goals. That is why business ethics, sustainability, and good governance are embedded in all our programmes. They are not electives, but pillars of our identity as a school.”
Founder and CEO of SecureID Group and an alumna of the LBS Chief Executive Programme, Mrs Kofo Akinkugbe, in her keynote address highlighted the importance of values-driven leadership.
She said, “Ethical leadership goes beyond pecuniary issues. It means benchmarking and adhering to global standards and best practices even when the local laws, regulations, and standards do not demand it.”
Vice-Chancellor Professor Enase Okonedo urged graduates to act as ambassadors of integrity and professional excellence as they transition into the workforce.