In an enviable tradition that is fast becoming a history in the making, Yes International magazine hascontinued to deliver on its promise to be "more than just a soft sell."
This morning, Azuh Arinze, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, announced the June 19th date for the third edition of the Yes International Annual Lecture Series/Cocktail Party themed "Running a Successful Business in Nigeria: My Experience."
The high-octane event which attracts dignitaries from the business, banking, media, and entertainment sectors--among others--will be chaired by Sir Steve Omojafor (Chairman, Zenith Bank, Plc.), with Bismarck Rewane (MD, Financial Derivatives Company Limited) as the guest speaker and Barrister Taiwo Adeluwa (Secretary to the Ogun State Government) the guest of honor.
The event, which holds at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos, had great achievers like Udeme Ufot (Group Managing Director, SO&U Saatchi and Saatchi) and Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh (Chairman, Zinox Technologies Limited) deliver its 1st and 2nd annual lectures, respectively.
After last year's very successful edition, the readers' first choice magazine released a press statement expressing their gratitude to the guests, who arrived "from the East, West, North and South, including those from outside our shores," The statement stated further: "Having confirmed and re-confirmed that they would spend that Wednesday, June 19, 2013 with the Yes! family, some of our special guests blew our minds with their acts of kindness and love. The Guest Speaker, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, flew into the country from the United States of America hours before the event--just so that he doesn't disappoint us; Apostle Anselm Madubuko rushed in from Kenya just to say the opening prayer and fly back again; Lady Apostle Helen Ukpabio had to defer her appearing before the panel investigating the gruesome murder of her three brothers just to show us love; Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya had to cancel a previous appointment just to accommodate ours; Bashorum Dele Momodu arrived from Ghana that morning to let us know that he truly cares; Oba Dokun Abolarin had to depart Osun State and his kingdom on time so as to give us his royal blessing...We could go on and on."
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| Ufot Udeme, left; Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, right |
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ReplyDeleteAzuh has indeed started an epoch of history of meaningful conversation on how to grow businesses in Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy (Sorry, South Africa). And this, we learn from those who have distinguished themselves in their respective businesses.
ReplyDeleteGo Yes International!
ReplyDeleteI was at the first edition. It was a quality collection of the celebs' who is who list.And Mr. Udeme Ufot was right on point.
ReplyDeleteOgbuefi, Sir Azuh Arinze, Esq. I salute your vision and hard work.
ReplyDeleteThe Yes lecture series is certainly something uniquely different from the usual gbamgbam dimdim that is everywhere in this country
ReplyDeleteNot to talk of its steady supply of quality guest speakers for three years running.
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DeleteThanks immensely for this; humbled by all your comments. Please continue to pray for us at YES INTERNATIONAL! as we also promise not to disappoint all of you. Look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, June 19, at NIIA,Victoria Island, Lagos.
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ReplyDeleteCarry on Big bro and God will saying "YES" to you and your efforts.Three(3) years already?Well done! Really happy to know you,you are a hardworking man.Keep up the good work.
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