Anunobi Triumphs at the Fifth LBS Mini-Keynote Competition

Ifechukwu Anunobi, an MBA 21 student from the Lagos Business School (LBS), emerged the winner of the fifth LBS Mini-Keynote Competition held at the Lagos Business School over the weekend.

Anunobi, who delivered the exceptional presentation, ‘Spotlight on Resilience: The Case of Zoom Video Communications Inc.’, beat eight other finalists from partner business schools in Africa to clinch first place and a cash prize of $3,000.

Busisiwe Raphuthing, an MBA student from Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa, won the second prize. Her compelling presentation, ‘Built to Thrive: The Three Pillars of Enduring Entrepreneurship’, helped her secure $2,000.

Moses Nwokedi, an MBA student from the Lagos Business School delivered the insightful presentation, ‘The Youths as a Catalyst for Change: Why the World Craves Their Zeal’. He won $1,000.

In a statement, it was noted that distinguished panel of judges assessed the keenly contested competition. The panel comprised Lucille Ossai, an international award-winning communications trainer and bestselling author; Kolarele Sonaike, a UK barrister and communication skills coach; Temitope Yusuff, the director of internal audit and risk management at IHS Towers, and Pradeep Pahalwani, the managing director of Securisk Insurance Brokers Nigeria Ltd.

The Director of MBA programmes, Chinedum Ewuzie, stated: “The LBS Mini-Keynote Competition is more than a contest; it’s a showcase of future leaders in action. Here, our students transform academic insights into practical solutions for societal challenges. As they take the stage, we’re not just hearing speeches; we’re witnessing the unveiling of potential game-changers in business and society.”

Lucille Ossai, a panel judge and the communications coach of the Lagos Business School highlighted the impact of the programme: “The annual LBS Mini-Keynote Competition demonstrates the power of public speaking to touch hearts, change minds, and inspire action. I’m honoured to participate as a judge, and I commend the winners on their excellent delivery”.

The statement said the prestigious 2023 LBS Mini-Keynote Competition, hosted by the Beta Gamma Sigma Society of the Lagos Business School, recently concluded with resounding success, adding that prominent sponsors of the programme included Q-Life Family Clinic, NNPC E & P Limited (NEPL), First Hydrocarbon Nigeria (FHN), and SPL Utorogu.

Ifeoma Okeke, the president of the Beta Gamma Sigma Society expressed her gratitude to the judges, organisers, and sponsors for graciously lending their expertise and resources towards the success of the speaking competition. She also applauded the nine brave contestants for providing insights on relevant topics that impact business and society.

Dr Francis Okoye, faculty of accounting and data analytics at the Lagos Business School was also honoured with the 2023 ‘BGS Faculty of the Year Award’. He was recognised for his selfless contributions to the school.

The LBS Mini-Keynote Competition underscored the stellar speaking skills of MBA students from esteemed African business schools, such as the Lagos Business School (Nigeria), Stellenbosch Business School (South Africa), and Strathmore Business School (Kenya).