[Alumni Conference] Hosting the Lagos State Governor and 4 Entrepreneurial Leaders

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Hello 

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We have two days to our 5th Annual Alumni Conference: Virtual Edition. Hurry now and register so you don't miss out on this event.

At this event, you will get to hear from

four (4) distinguished entrepreneurial leaders, who will be sharing their experiences, thoughts, insights, and learnings on how they are navigating these times and building resilience amidst the current crisis.

Our Special Guest of Honour The

Executive Governor of Lagos State

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Mr Babajide Sanwo

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will also be present at this event as well. 

Event details

Date: Thursday and Friday, September 24th and 25th, 2020.

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm on each day

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Ndidi Nwuneli MFR

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli 

MFR

has 25 years of experience international development, agriculture strategy and has worked with clients in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Ndidi is the Co-Founder of Sahel Consulting and serves as its managing partner. Her work with Sahel has shaped agriculture strategy, policy and launched innovative businesses and ecosystem solutions.

Ndidi is the Co-Founder of AACE Foods, Chair of Nourishing Africa.com and Founder of LEAP Africa - a youth-focused leadership development nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, empower and equip a new cadre of leaders with skills and tools for personal, organization and community transformation.

She was the first Executive Director at FATE Foundation

and

will be live at the annual conference to discuss and share insights on

"Identifying New Opportunities and Untapped Potentials".

John Obaro

John Obaro is the Managing Director, Systemspecs, the pioneer software company in Africa most famous for the Remita e-payment solution which powers Nigeria’s Treasury single account policy. The company was founded in 1992 with the aim of developing human capital management and financial software solutions.

Before John founded Systemspecs, he started his professional career as a computer salesman at Leventis Group from where he moved to United Bank for Africa to take up a role in Systems Development of the financial institution.

In 1984, he joined now-defunct International Merchant Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria's earliest investment banks, where he rose to become the Head of Information Systems. In that position, he led a team that implemented Nigeria's first international banking application on a network linking Lagos and four other states. With this feat, John led a team that pioneered Nigeria's online real‐time banking.

In 2018, John won the FATE Model Entrepreneur award and will be live at the 2020 Annual Alumni Conference to speak on

"Leapfrogging with Technology".

Dr Stella Okoli

OON

Dr Stella Okoli

OON

started Emzor Pharmaceutical as a small pharmacy retail shop in Somolu, Lagos State. Emzor Pharmaceutical has since become one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria with over 50 products since its incorporation.

She is currently a member of the Economic Summit of Nigeria and the Health Matters Advisory Board of Nigeria. Stella also serves as the Vice President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture. She has also served as Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.

In recognition of her achievements and contributions to the health sector in Nigeria, Stella was bestowed with the Member of the Order of the Niger award. In 2012, she was honoured at the 17th Thisday Annual Awards. She also won the FATE Model Entrepreneur (FME) award in 2013.

Mrs Stella will be speaking live on

"Embracing Change and Transformation".

Nnaeto Orazulike

Nnaeto Orazulike is the Founder and Owner of Genesis Group Nigeria - a wholly Nigerian owned group with business interests in hotels, restaurants, cinemas, shopping malls, real estate development, catering and snack foods. Genesis has its corporate head office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Nnaeto obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1989 and completed an Executive Training Programme from the prestigious Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 2012. As a result of his administrative expertise, he has been appointed to positions such as  Member, Board of Trustees, Spiritan University, Nnochi Imo state, Member of the FATE Foundation Port Harcourt Advisory Board and former Board Director of Fidelity Bank Plc Board.

Nnaeto will be live at the Annual Alumni Conference to speak on the topic 

"Strategies to Navigate Turbulent Times".

Special Announcement

At the conference, there will be a launch of a special program designed by FATE Foundation and the Alumni Association Executive Committee to support all FATE supported entrepreneurs during and beyond the current crisis.

Remember to register now so you don’t miss out.

See you at the event !

Fatai Olayemi

Lead, Growth Support Services 

FATE Foundation