I’m Alex Adekunle James, and I am running to become the President of the JABU Alumni Association.
I have been privileged to call Joseph Ayo Babalola University home since 2010, and like many of you, I’ve been impacted in no small way. Sadly that home feeling lasts for only 4 or 5 years (the duration of schooling). This does not have to be.
The JABUAA Strategic Roadmap is like the google map that will take us on a ride to a transformed and thriving community. With Alex on the wheel, it’s a smooth ride, on a fast lane.
voom!! voom!! Hoop in, let’s go!
Vision:
Collaboration for Growth; Opportunity for All
Mission:
Empowering every alumnus and igniting community success through holistic advancement in health, career, education, business, technology, and engagement.
We graduate from the school and get plunged into a future filled with uncertainties, some of us get confronted with tough issues and circumstances. This does not have to be.
For some years now, I have watched our alumni community with a growing sense of alarm.
We can be more!
We can collaborate for growth!
We can reach for, and achieve more!
We can be a rock-solid community where businesses, ministries, social enterprises, talents and life generally can be enhanced for greater success.
I am committed to doing everything possible to build a team of people capable of tackling the most difficult problems and reach for the greatest height together.
I am ready and capable of accepting the responsibility for the welfare of our alumni, but I know I cannot do it alone. I need your vote to help create the future we all want for our communities, our businesses, our families, our people. It’s about you.
Alex,
for development.
The Why:
To ensure the overall physical and mental wellness of our alumni community, promoting a healthier and more productive life.
The What:
Comprehensive health insurance(HMO) packages, mental health resources, fitness programs, and wellness seminars.
The How:
By collaborating with health institutions, organize health awareness campaigns, and provide access to affordable healthcare services.
By partnering with reputable health insurance providers, wellness experts, and healthcare professionals, available to all alumni
Through our various state-wide locations, we will hold health screenings, wellness events, and provide access to healthcare facilities.
The Why:
To equip our alumni and students with the necessary skills, networks, and opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
The What:
Mentorship programs, workshops, job fairs, NYSC & Internship Network, virtual panel sessions with successful business owners, networking events, and skill development sessions.
The How:
We would engage successful alumni, industry experts, and career coaches to guide and empower our members and current students.
We would collaborate with corporations, professional bodies, and career development experts
Provide virtual and physical spaces conducive to learning, networking, and professional events.
Ensure regularly scheduled events and ongoing mentorship programs for career progression.
The Why:
Providing lifelong learning opportunities, empowering alumni with continuous educational resources and access to knowledge.
The What:
Subsidized online courses, or certifications for all alumni, access to educational platforms, workshops, and scholarships.
The How:
By partnering with e-learning platforms, educational institutions, skill-building organizations, philanthropists to provide scholarships.
The Alumni body will provide assistance for students who are unable to pay their fees.
By partnering with expert educators, scholars, and educational institutions collaborating to offer quality educational resources.
By providing online platforms and physical spaces for workshops, seminars, and educational programs.
By ensuring continuous access to educational resources and regular workshops throughout the year.
The Why:
To foster entrepreneurship, facilitate business partnerships, and create platforms for alumni business ventures.
The What:
Business incubation programs, a dedicated business directorate within the alumni body to support and facilitate business collaborations among alumni-owned establishments, networking events, access to funding, and mentorship for startups.
The How:
Collaborating with investors, creating a business directorate, engaging business consultants, and successful entrepreneurs.
Partnering with successful entrepreneurs, investors, alumni with business acumen and business development experts.
Provide spaces for networking events, tech apps & platforms, business pitch sessions, and incubation programs.
The Why:
To embrace innovation, leverage technology, and create a tech-savvy alumni community for future opportunities.
The What:
Digitize and digitalize our work, A solid website and social platforms, innovation hubs, access to paid digital tools and platforms, digital skills training, and access to technological resources.
The How:
Partnering with tech companies, innovation centres, and industry experts to provide opportunities and training.
Organising regular tech workshops, innovation challenges, and continuous access to technological resources.
Providing access to tech labs, innovation spaces, and virtual platforms for tech-related events.
The Why:
To instil a sense of social responsibility and actively contribute to societal well-being through collective action.
The What:
Community service projects, volunteering initiatives, and partnerships for social impact.
The How:
By collaborating with NGOs, community organizations, local authorities and our alma mater.
Organise community engagement activities, volunteer opportunities, and scheduled service projects to benefit our alma mater.