07/06/2025
Ebonyi State University Appoints Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso as Keynote Speaker for Maiden Alumni Lecture Series
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, has announced plans to hold its inaugural Alumni Lecture Series on July 10, 2025.
Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, under the leadership of Professor Nkechi Emma-Echiegu, with support from Professor Philip Omoke and Dr. Chike Onwe, the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions of EBSU alumni.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Michael Ugota Awoke, has approved the appointment of Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, a distinguished alumnus, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as the keynote speaker.
The theme of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Lecture, "From Classroom to Boardroom: The Power of Education in Shaping Destiny", reflects Dr. Anyaso's journey from his undergraduate studies at EBSU to becoming a prominent business leader in Nigeria.
As the CEO of Caades Group, a conglomerate with investments in real estate, oil and gas, healthcare, hospitality, and more, Dr. Anyaso's accomplishments will be honored during the lecture.
Companies under the Caades Group umbrella include Chimbaland Properties and Investment Ltd, Ceecon Oil and Gas Ltd, Oil Rigs Global Resources Ltd, Le Paris Continental Hotel, St. Edwards Specialist Hospital and Cardiac Centre, and Mactom and Reid Consortium.
Dr. Anyaso is also committed to social impact through his foundations, the Ahuoma Anyaso Education Foundation and the Chima Anyaso Foundation, which have empowered hundreds of Nigerians through education and entrepreneurship initiatives.
He has received several prestigious honors, including the African Achievers Award for Community Development, Youth Icon of the Year (2017), Vanguard Personality of the Year (2024), and has been listed among the Top 20 Business Professionals in Nigeria by Vanguard and Champion Newspaper.