Entrepreneur Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso Tells Students "Your Certificate is Not Your Destiny"

Distinguished alumnus of Ebonyi State University, Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the university's Maiden Alumni Lecture Series.

The lecture, themed "From Classroom to Boardroom – A Journey of Grace and Growth," emphasized the importance of resilience and mindset in achieving success.

Dr. Anyaso stressed that it's not the certificate that changes lives, but the competence and character it builds. He urged students to rethink academic performance as a reflection of future potential, emphasizing that true education begins after the classroom, in real-life situations where theory meets challenge.

The entrepreneur highlighted the need for impact-driven education that produces thinkers, doers, and problem solvers. He encouraged youths to embrace entrepreneurship as a training ground for nation-building, saying "Build something. Fail, learn, and try again. Solve a problem. Serve a community. That's how you prepare for leadership. That's how you earn the right to lead."

Dr. Anyaso left the audience with a lasting charge, emphasizing that it's not where you start that defines you, but how much you're willing to grow. He encouraged students not to wait for permission to lead, but to earn it by building themselves and then building their nation .

As the Founder and Group Managing Director of The CAADES Group, Dr. Anyaso has grown a multi-sectoral business conglomerate with strategic interests in oil and gas, real estate, hospitality, construction, and healthcare. His commitment to human capital development and inclusive progress has positioned him as a torchbearer for purposeful leadership in Nigeria.