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The next chapter: celebrating our Nigerian alumni community
Our hugely active Nigerian alumni chapter's latest event celebrated their close-knit community, as well as the diversity of careers that their Dundee degrees have helped shape...
Published on 25 November 2025
When our Nigerian alumni community recently gathered at a hotel in Jabi, it was more than just a meet-up – it was a clear reminder of the power of community and of education, and the importance of building connections with others.
From their shared connection to the University, alumni from across Nigeria came to share their career stories and grow their networks across diverse industries.
The event's theme, The Journey So Far: Success Lessons from Alumni, allowed accomplished individuals to share their success stories, and how Dundee gave them a kick-start to their careers.
The discussion was diverse – attendees shared recollections of their time in a foreign Scottish city as well as the work they're doing in their respective industries.
Across similarities and differences, attendees found common ground, and all left with a shared motivation to engage with their alumni body more deeply.
Panel sessions allowed individuals to share their specific experiences and insights, with rising stars joining the ranks alongside established professionals.
Speaker profile: HRH Dr Shehu Chindo-Yamusa III
Dundee graduate HRH Dr Shehu Chindo-Yamusa III is also the Emir of Keffi – a traditional and distinguished role in Nigeria.
After gaining his LLM in Environmental Law and Policy from the University, he completed a PhD focused on renewable energy and sustainable development.
His tales of his work in advancing education, as Chancellor of Atiba University, and through his contributions at the Nigerian Universities Commission, were inspiring and interesting to those in attendance.
Speaker profile: Maryamu Idris
Speaking about the challenges and the potential of the Nigerian energy sector, alum Maryamu Idris shared her insight into navigating a male-dominated field and the mindset she uses to thrive in the sector.
Maryamu graduated with a Master of Science (MSc) Energy Economics from the University of Dundee, and her story highlighted her drive to harness her technical skills and knowledge and strive for her own professional evolution.
A message from the Chapter President
In his closing remarks, Chapter President George Kobani reflected on the chapter's growth through new members, greater engagement, and better connectivity across the chapter.
He reminded attendees that many of them and their peers occupied influential roles in Nigeria's private and public sectors, and encouraged others to join and become involved in this great community.
His remarks echoed the sentiment of the day, recognising that past achievements are the bedrock of building future progress.
With a number of established alumni groups across the globe, your alumni network is closer than you think!