Ndukwe, Ekeh, others for firm’s annual lecture

By John Austin Unachukwu

The Chairman of MTN board, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe and his Zinox Technologies Ltd and konga.com counterpart, Sir Leo Stan Ekeh, are among dignitaries expected at this year’s Alliance Law Firm annual lecture series and business luncheon holding today at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.

Alliance Law Firm’s Managing Partner, Uche Val Obi said the lecture brings together stakeholders from across the world to discuss critical and topical themes central to the socio- economic development and industrial growth of Nigeria.

It is also part of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme aimed at giving back to society.

The theme for this year’s lecture is “Leveraging technology to develop and rebrand Nigeria”.

The keynote speaker is Sir Ekeh while Dr. Ndukwe will chair the event.

The panel of discussants includes:  Managing Director/CEO of Ecobank Mr. Patrick Akinwutan; Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Dr. Andrew Nevin,  Dr. Segun Aina, Ms. Linda Ikeji and Dr. Umar B. Bindir.

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Obi said: “The theme is considered topical considering the disruptive and pivotal place of technology in Nigeria’s quest for economic advancement, nation building and positive image profiling.

“We have gone to great lengths to assemble a stellar faculty and top executive audience in order to do justice to the theme.

“The firm will also use the occasion to unveil its Doing Business In Nigeria Guide manual which has been described as the most friendly handbook for start-ups, foreign and established businesses wishing to operate seamlessly in Nigeria.

“In doing this, the firm leveraged its advisory experiences and role as notable contributor to the IMF/World Bank Doing Business publications.

“This event doubles as a Business Luncheon which allows participants meet friends and associates, and network as we approach the end of year.

Expected invitees include top executives of  Telecoms, Technology, Banks, Oil and Gas, Maritime, Hospitality, Exchanges, Issuing Houses, Conglomerates, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers.”