DIaDeRC Chair to Address Graduates of Economics on Mentorship, Career Progression

In a comprehensive effort aimed at facilitating the acquisition of specialized knowledge by recent graduates in the field of Economics within the nation, the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has instituted a meticulously planned webinar that is specifically designed for the Association of Graduate Economics Students (AGES), with a thematic focus that underscores the complexities and interrelations inherent in the domains of consumption, wealth generation, and the effective management of scarce resources.

This particular forum, which proudly represents the inaugural occurrence within the esteemed series of webinars tailored for AGES, will feature the distinguished Founding Chair of the DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC), Professor Evans S. Osabuohien, who shall assume the role of the guest speaker and will be tasked with delivering an enlightening lecture centered around the theme ‘Follow Me & I will Make You: Understanding the Role of Mentorship in Career and Professional Progress.’

In his capacity as a Professor of Economics at Covenant University, located in Ota, Ogun State, Professor Osabuohien is poised to impart invaluable insights to the emerging professionals regarding the essential skillset that is imperative for sustaining relevance within the contemporary professional landscape, particularly in relation to the critical aspects of mentorship, guidance, and the development of constructive collaborations that are conducive to the acceleration of career advancement.

Professor Osabuohien, who holds the position of coordinator and organizer for the flagship mentorship and training initiative known as the African Scholars Mentorship Network (ASMN) under the auspices of DIaDeRC, has ardently dedicated himself to the establishment of a robust platform that provides both nascent and seasoned professionals with ample coaching opportunities, thereby enabling them to effectively leverage the benefits of mentorship and guidance.

The anticipated Nigerian Economic Society webinar tailored for the Association of Graduate Economics Students (AGES) is officially scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (WAT), and individuals who express a keen interest in gaining experiential knowledge from this interactive session are encouraged to register through the provided LINK .