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Union Bank Engage 2016: Japheth Omojuwa, George Okoro, Chioma Chuka, Dr Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed & others Connect & Share Innovative Ideas
The maiden edition of the innovative networking series, ‘Engage’ took place yesterday, Thursday, June 29th 2016 at the Sandralia Hotel, Abuja bringing together young entrepreneurs and professionals.
An initiative of Union Bank, Engage is a leadership and networking series for professionals and entrepreneurs to connect and share innovative ideas and foresight to thrive better in a bearish economy.
The debut event themed ‘Navigating and Succeeding in Tough Times’, tok into consideration the tough transition Nigeria is currently going through and the pressure it puts on businesses especially those with young entrepreneurs and professionals at its helm.
Uche Onyemobi engaging the audience
Speaking about the innovation behind the Engage Series, Head of Communications and Media, Omotola Oyebanjo said,
“This initiative is about creating a support base for young professionals and business leaders who find themselves regularly dealing with real time changes and the challenges these bring to corporate organisations and businesses.
“Union Bank is an establishment with a strong, 99-year heritage currently undergoing an impressive transformation. We therefore understand the need to keep evolving, learning and growing to stay relevant. Our goal is to pass on that knowledge and strength of purpose and our directors are especially happy to be part of this knowledge transfer.”
The Engage Series and the launch of three (3) newly upgraded branches in Abuja are part of the engagement activities accompanying Union Bank’s transformation across the country.
Entrepreneurs and professionals present at the event include Emeka Okonkwo, the Director, Corporate Banking, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.; Joe Mbulu, Transformation Director, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.; Omotola Oyebanjo, Head of Communication and Media; Chienye Ogwo, Head of Change Management; Edward Ogunmekan, Head of Branch Network Transformation; Chioma Agwuebo, CEO, CC Consulting Services; George Okoro, CEO/Chief Photographer, George Okoro Photography; Dr Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed, CEO Fusion Lifestyle Ltd.; Uche Onyemobi, Principal Consultant, L & D Consulting; Japheth Omojuwa, Columnist and Blogger, Omojuwa.com, amongst others.
See photos from the event:
Japheth Omojuwa
Ufoma Umusu
George Okoro
Fatima Togbe
Uche Onyemobi engaging the audience
Dr. Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed
Angel Adelaja
Edward Oguenmekan
Doris Orji
Aliyu Abubakar and Japheth Omojuwa
Omotola Oyebanjo and Chienye Ogwo
Andy Madaki and Eddie Madaki
Omotola Oyebanjo, Uche Onyemobi, Dr. Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed and Joe Mbulu
Odi Francis, Andy Madaki, Henry Okelue, Eddie Madaki and George Okoro
Angel Adelaja, Doris Orji, Andy Madaki and Chioma Chuka
Union Bank Engage Guests
During the discussion session…
Guest during the discussion session at Engage
Guests at Engage
Emeka Okonkwo engaging the guests
Selfie at Engage
Transformation Director, Joe Mbulu
Chienye Ogwo
Dr. Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed engaging the audience
Entrepreneurs and Professionals at Engage
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