Members at the maiden reunion of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Department of English Alumni (UDEA) have called on graduates to embrace lifelong learning and career adaptability, stating that a first degree does not limit the different type of professional paths available to them.
The Group Executive of The Alternative Bank, Dr. Jekwu Ozoemene, made the call while delivering the reunion lecture, themed ‘Unlocking Global Opportunities with English Studies: The Akoka Legacy,’ held at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos.
Reflecting on his own career journey from a background in English studies to leadership roles in banking, Ozoemene said: “Your starting point does not determine your destination, what determines your destination is your willingness to learn, to adapt, and to invest in yourself as a student. Learn new things, understand new markets, build new networks. Every shift should be a deliberate choice rather than a departure from your academic foundation.”
Speaking on the importance of English studies graduates in an increasingly AI-driven job market, Ozoemene said that the future of AI is not just about study, it’s about contextual decision making critical interpretation and complex social interaction.
