SMC ALUMNI WEBINAR SERIES
The SMC Alumni webinar series is an alumni event organized by the school’s alumni relations office with the aim of fostering significant engagement among alumni and industry leaders. Previous episodes ran from April 21, 2020 to May 15, 2020.
Indeed, the webinars were insightful. They attracted an unprecedented number of attendees within the university community and interested individuals across the globe.
Kindly find below the details of the webinar series. Previous recordings can be found here:
Subsequently, the series will hold quarterly. Details of forthcoming episodes will be published in the next edition of the SMC newsletter. Alumni are encouraged to participate actively.
Topic & Date | Moderator: | Guest Speaker/Panelists |
The Future of Work in the Digital Transformation (April 21, 2020) | Mrs Obianuju Olorunmola (Marketing Communications Specialist at Vodacom Business Nigeria) | Abasiama Idaresit (CEO, Wild Fusion) |
The Impact of Fake News on Brands (April 22, 2020 | Mr. Efosa Aiyevbomwan- Head of Communications (West Africa) at Uber | Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka (Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Nestlé Nigeria) |
Mrs. Omotola Bamigbaiye-Elatuyi PhD (Head, Innovations at Guinness Nigeria Plc) | ||
Effective Leadership in Uncertain Circumstances (April 23, 2020) | Mr. Yomi Owope (Co-host of the TV show, Wake Up Nigeria) | Mr. Steve Babaeko (CEO/Chief Creative Officer X3M Ideas) |
Mr. Lampe Omoyele- Managing Director at Nitro121(Marketing and Advertising) | ||
Mrs. Odunayo Sanya (Ag. Executive Secretary MTN Foundation at MTN Nigeria) | ||
Post COVID 19: Prospects of IMC in the New Decade (April 30, 2020) | Mrs. Morayo Afolabi-Brown - TV Host, Your View | Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya - Group Managing Director, CMC Connect Limited (Perception Managers) & President, African Public Relations Association (APRA) |
Mrs. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo - Executive Head, Marketing and Communications, PBB Africa at Standard Bank Group | ||
Dr. Tendai Mhizha - Director, Innovation and Growth at Publicis Groupe- Insight Redefini | ||
Mrs. Bidemi Zakariyau-Akande - Founder LSF|PR and the Luxe Digest | ||
Managing Effective Communication Strategies in the Nigerian Context- My Experiences (May 1, 2020) | Ms. Christy Cole - Anchor & Reporter CNBC Africa | Mr. Adesola Adebawo - Manager, Communications, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa |
Mr. Emeka Oparah - Director, Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Airtel Nigeria | ||
Storytelling for Business (May 8, 2020) | Mrs. Ifesinachi Okoli-Okpagu- Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, The Tony Elumelu Foundation | Mr. Maurice Ugwonoh- Creative Director, Noah’s Ark Communications Ltd |
Making Presentations at Virtual Events: Best Practices (May 15, 2020) | Mr. Kenneth Esere (SMC Faculty and Director, SMC Media Unit) |
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‘Meet the Expert’ Series
‘Meet the Expert’ series, organised by the internship and alumni relations office, is geared towards the personal development and professional formation of full-time Masters of Science degree students at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University.
The series is also central to our master’s programme since it facilitates the primary goal of the school- formation of media and communication professionals, to enable them to pursue their calling of service to human cultures with a sense of creativity, skill, knowledge, and values.
In addition, the event creates a platform for our students to engage industry leaders and learn from them, thus serving to achieve the objectives of the Master’s programme. The special guests are required to speak about their life/professional experiences and career journey in light of the professional values, they hold dearly (for instance, leadership or industriousness in the workplace). Their presentations also highlight the qualities that their organizations seek in prospective employees. The series have successfully engendered professional mentorship and internship placements for our students.
Alumni are herby encouraged to oblige when they receive invitations as guest speakers.
Notably, this series has been running for six years; and attracted distinguished personalities (some of whom are prominent alumni) including:
S/N | Name | Designation | Date |
1 |
Olakanmi Amoo-Onidundu | CEO/Lead Consultant, OMP Consult Ltd | March 18, 2015 |
2 | Ikechi Odigbo | Vice Chairman/Group Managing Director, Casers Group/DDB West & Central Africa | April 22, 2015 |
3 | Opeyemi Awoyemi | Cofounder, Jobberman | February 25, 2016 |
4 | Emeka Osuji | SMSS Faculty | March 2, 2016 |
5 | Mai Atafo | Renowned fashion designer and bespoke tailor | May 4, 2016 |
6 | Kemi Lala Akindoju (MSc FT2) | Award-winning actress | May 3, 2017 |
7 | Patrick Oluwaniran Malaolu | Founder and C.E.O. at Rockcity 101.9 FM | May 17, 2017 |
8 | Bukky Karibi-Whyte | Founder, The Bobby Taylor Company & Invicta Africa | May 24, 2017 |
9 | Adesola Adebawo (MSc PT5 & PhD5) | Manager, Communications at Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa | June 14, 2017 |
10 | Juliet Ehimuan | Director, Google- West Africa | June 20, 2017 |
11 | Edmond Idokoko | Regional Marketing Lead, Microsoft MEA Emerging Markets (West-Africa Cluster) | June 21, 2017 |
12 | Efosa Aiyevbomwan (MSc FT3) | Head of Communications (West Africa) at Uber | April 4 , 2018 |
13 | David Ajikobi (MSc FT7) | Nigeria Editor, Africa Check C.I.C | April 11, 2018 |
14 | Stephanie Busari | Multiplatform Bureau Lead & Supervising Editor, Africa at CNN. | April 18, 2018 |
15 | Victoria Uwadoka | Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Nestle | May 2, 2018 |
16 | Victor Ugorji | Manager Continuous Improvement at Purolator Inc. (Canada) | May 9, 2018 |
17 | Phebean Amusan | CEO & Founder, HR Pitch | May 16, 2018 |
18 | Augustina Umunna | Business Development Director West East & Central Africa, Kantar World Panel | May 23, 2018 |
19 | Sam Osunsoko | Managing Partner, Cognitio Communications Nigeria | June 6, 2018 |
20 | Adora Neboh | Business Transformation and People Systems Advisor at Chrysalis Professional Services, Boston, Massachusetts. | February 19, 2019 |
21 | Osagie Ogunbor | Group Head, Corporate Communications at Nestoil Limited | May 8, 2019
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22 | Patricia Obozuwa | Vice President, Government Affairs, Communications & Sustainability for Africa at Coca-Cola | May 15, 2019 |
23 | Patricia Aderibigbe | Director, Group Human Resources, United Bank for Africa | October 29, 2019 |
24 | Meksley Nwagboh (MSc PT5 & PhD4) | Head, Corporate Communications, Event, Branding & Digital Marketing at Coronation Merchant Bank | November 5, 2019 |
25 | Ferdinand Adimefe (MSc FT2) | Founder/CEO at Imaginarium Creative Global Limited | November 12, 2020 |
26 | Vincent Egbe | General Manager, The GBfoods Africa | November 19, 2020 |
27 | Oge Udeagha ((MSc PT2) | Manager, Media and Communications at Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited | November 26, 2020 |
28 | Oyinade Osobajo ((MSc PT2) | Senior Manager - Marketing, Digital & Communications at Green Africa | December 3, 2020 |
29 | Oyinade Adegbite | Head, Corporate Communication and Marketing at GTBank | December 10, 2020 |
30 | Toyosi Akerele- Ogunsiji (CME 6) | CEO/Product Architect, Passnownow.com CEO/Founder RISE Networks | January 14, 2020 |
31 | Charles Ebereonwu | Country Communications Manager, Total Nigeria (Upstream & Downstream) | January 21, 2020 |
32 | Osayi Alile | CEO, Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation | March 17, 2020 (International Women's Day Edition) |
33 | Funmi Omo | Managing Director at Enterprise Life Insurance, Nigeria | |
34 | Tokunboh George-Taylor | Managing Director, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Nigeria | |
35 | Dupe Akinsiun | Head, Leadership & Culture CoE (Nigeria BU) at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Nigeria | |
36 | Tolulope Adedeji | Marketing Director & Executive Board Director, AB InBev | January 19, 2021 |
37 | Kemi Okusanya | Vice President, Visa | January 26, 2021 |
38 | Ifeoma Agu | Marketing Manager- Int’l Premium Spirits & Reserve Brands at Guinness Nigeria Plc (A Diageo Company) | February 2, 2021 |
