In a significant move to enhance collaboration between academia and industry, Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Chairman of ORIGIN Tech Group, recently welcomed a high-profile delegation from Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University. The meeting, held at ORIGIN Tech Group’s headquarters, aimed to explore avenues for joint initiatives that could drive knowledge sharing and bolster national productivity.
The delegation, led by Mr Victor Banjo, Director of Executive Education at LBS, included Mr Olatayo Folayan, Business Development Manager, and Mr Afolabi Oyewunmi, Relationship Manager. They were warmly received by Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel and key executives from ORIGIN Tech Group, including Sir Kunle Ball, Executive Vice Chairman; Mr Sesan Ayeni, Executive Director of Corporate Services; and Mr Adebayo Awoniyi-Adeoshun, Group Head of Corporate Communications and Strategy.
The discussions focused on the shared vision of both institutions to harness their respective expertise for impactful projects that contribute to national development. Mr Banjo described the meeting as a pivotal step towards establishing a mutually beneficial partnership, highlighting the alignment between LBS’s Agri-Business Management Programme and ORIGIN Tech’s Greener HOPE Agricultural Productivity Project.
The Greener HOPE Agricultural Productivity Project, supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is designed to drive significant advancements in agricultural productivity and human capital development. Mr Banjo commended ORIGIN Tech Group for its visionary leadership and commitment to national progress, stating, “This is impressive and what you have done today has demonstrated the kind of leadership the emerging African renaissance needs.”
He further expressed LBS’s enthusiasm for ongoing collaboration, underscoring the potential for their combined efforts to make substantial contributions to national productivity and human progress. The Director of Executive Education assured continued support for ORIGIN Tech’s initiatives, recognising the strategic alignment of their goals.
In his response, Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel expressed his appreciation for the visit and pledged to reciprocate the hospitality in the future. He lauded LBS for its role in advancing knowledge and producing high-calibre alumni, which he believes are vital for Africa’s development and global competitiveness.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen the partnership between ORIGIN Tech Group and Lagos Business School, with both parties looking forward to future collaborations that will drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.
This strategic alliance between one of Nigeria’s leading tech groups and its foremost business school is poised to set a new standard in academia-industry collaboration, fostering growth and enhancing the nation’s socio-economic landscape.