By Gabriel Dike
The Vice Chancellor, Babcock University (BU) Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has tasked the 2025 Charis graduating students to take full advantage of the career fair to network and tap from the experiences of speakers from different industries.
The career fair was organized by the Department of Alumni and Connectivity, class sponsors, and graduating class executives, brought together BU alumni and industry experts to share their experiences and give insights to the graduating students how they have fared on their own.
Prof. Tayo, who declared the programme opened, said the career fair is more than a gathering but one to prepare the graduating Charis class for the future and know about the labour market, which they would soon face.
He disclosed that the career fair is BU’s effort to bridge the gaps between the graduating students and the industries.
His words: “In BU, we encourage you to plan ahead. Don’t let it be a gathering for social events but to network and forge connections for future benefit. The university plays a critical role in preparing students for the future. At BU we promote entrepreneurship and skills acquisition.”
The vice chancellor encouraged the graduating students to tap from the experiences of the guests and stressed that their presence is evidence of a better secured future.
A former KPMG executive, Mrs. Edememe Wusu, shared her secrets of success and urged the students to imbibe excellence, curiosity, experimentation, storytelling, networking, and spirituality.
The fair featured a panel session with Amanda Dara, Ife Durosinmi-Etti, Eromosele Adene, and Omolake Lavi and they provided students with valuable insights on making impact after graduation and building meaningful relationships.
The panelists offered advice on various topics, including the importance of seeking guidance, being consistent and focused, and being financially savvy.
The fair attracted foreign university representatives from UK, US, and Canada and educational services organizations, who addressed students on post-graduation opportunities.
The participating universities from the UK includes the University of Brighton, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Buckinghamshire University, Ulster University, University of Central Lancashire, Leeds Trinity University, Birmingham City University, Sunderland University, and University of Portsmouth with the University of Texas as the only United States based university.
The Educational Services Organizations at the fair included GRYN Index Initiative, UWE Bristol, Glory Educational Services, Dixon Ricks Education, Study Across the Globe Educational Services, TGM Education, MOD Education and IDP International Specialists.
Industry expert, Mrs. Ife Durosinmi-Etti, Founder of Herconomy, gifted some students who made deposits of N1, 000 and above into the Herconomy Savings App during the ceremony.
While Halima Baolgun and Oluwatimelihin received cash prizes of N50, 000 each Tamunoibim Nwogwugwu and Iwuchukwu Victor also received 2,000 shares each of Access Holdings.
However, Riyinn Ande Musa and Dada Ayomide received 2,000 shares of Guaranty Trust Bank Company Holdings and a Samsung Galaxy A16 phone, respectively.