Preparations are in top gear for the fourth edition of the annual YES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE Lecture and Cocktail Party, scheduled to hold on Friday, June 19, 2015, in Lagos.
The event, which has since become a gathering point for notable personalities from the business, media, entertainment and public sectors, will take place at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 11am.
For this year’s edition, Mr. Lolu Akinwunmi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Prima Garnet Africa, one of the leading advertising agencies on the continent, is billed to deliver the keynote lecture.
Chairman of Troyka Holdings and veteran advertising executive, Mr. Biodun Shobanjo, will serve as Chairman of the occasion, while Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa, Secretary to the Ogun State Government, is expected as the Guest of Honour.
The lecture is themed “Running A Successful Business In Nigeria – My Experience,” with popular comedian Gbenga Adeyinka 1st scheduled to anchor the programme.
Since its debut in 2012, the YES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE Lecture has attracted prominent figures who have participated as speakers, chairmen, guests of honour and chief hosts.
Among those associated with previous editions are Udeme Ufot, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SO&U Advertising; Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Computers; Professor Pat Utomi, Founder of the Centre for Values and Leadership; Sir Steve Omojafor, Chairman of STB McCann; and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs. Dorothy Ufot.
Others include Dr. Muiz Banire, then Lagos State Commissioner for Environment; Dr. Larry Izamoje, Chairman of Brila FM; Femi Adesina, Managing Director of The Sun Newspapers and President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors; Apostle Anselm Madubuko, General Overseer of Revival Assembly Church; Lady Apostle Helen Ukpabio, Founder of Liberty Gospel Church; Prince Bisi Olatilo, Chairman of Biscon Communications; Oba Dokun Abolarin, Orangun of Oke-Ila; and Yomi Badejo-Okusanya.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of YES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, Mr. Azuh Arinze, said attendees should expect some changes in this year’s edition.
According to him, while the lecture theme remains unchanged, several other aspects of the programme have been redesigned.
“Other than the topic which has not changed, a whole lot of things will change about this year’s event. However, I won’t unfold them until June 19.”
Arinze added that the organisers were also planning an evening of entertainment alongside the lecture, with music, comedy and a cocktail session expected to complement the business-focused programme.
He expressed confidence that the fourth edition would provide attendees with an opportunity to gain insights into doing business successfully in Nigeria while also networking with professionals and other distinguished guests.
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