By Kenneth Udeh, Abuja
Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso will on July 10, 2025, deliver the keynote address at the maiden edition of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Alumni Lecture Series.
The event will see also Igbere, a renowned entrepreneur, astute politician, youth advocate, and philanthropist, address the university community on the theme: “From Classroom to Boardroom: The Power of Education in Shaping Destiny.”
According to the Vice-Chancellor of EBSU, Professor Michael Ugota Awoke, Anyaso’s selection as the keynote speaker on the historic occasion aims to celebrate and showcase the remarkable achievements of the university’s alumni who have excelled in their professions and made significant contributions to society.
The Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series is an initiative of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, under the leadership of Professor Nkechi Emma-Echiegu, with the support of Professor Philip Omoke and Dr. Chike Onwe. The lecture will be held at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre.
Dr. Anyaso, Chief Executive Officer of Caades Group, a thriving multi-sector conglomerate, was part of EBSU’s pioneer set in 1999 and graduated in 2003 from the Department of English and Literature. He is expected to share insights from his journey in a lecture titled “From Classroom to Boardroom: The Power of Education in Shaping Destiny.”
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Anyaso expressed deep gratitude to his alma mater for the honour. “I am filled with humility and gratitude as I share this good news,” he said. “Being invited to deliver the first-ever Distinguished Alumni Lecture in the history of Ebonyi State University is a full circle moment for me. I look forward to returning to the grounds that shaped me to inspire the next generation.”