Lens Poly Offa Faculty of Management Holds Seminar on Impact of Professionalism on Career Development

Proprietor, Dr. Azeez Yisa takes students through work ethics, interview guide

The Faculty of management of Lens Polytechnic Offa has held its maiden seminar on the impact of professionalism on career development on Monday, May 5, 2025.

The seminar held at Lens University auditorium exposed the students to different professional practices, work ethics and job interview guide by different professionals.

In his welcome address, The Dean, faculty of management and the Polytechnic Director of Strategic Planning, Mr. Fatai Azeez welcomed the Proprietor, guest speakers and staff members to the programme.

While addressing the students, he indulged them to pay rapt attention and grab what they need to excel in their respective field from the words of the guest speakers. “Make it a priority to listen to the speakers. Knowledge is power, it is more powerful when it is being put into practice.” – He said.

Earlier, the Proprietor, Dr. Azeez Yisa FCA practically examined the topic and the workplace etiquette as an entrepreneur. He lauded the staff and students of the faculty for organizing the seminar to enlighten the students on their career path.

The Proprietor, through demonstration, engaged the students on how to attempt interview questions, including tactical ways of catching employee’s attention during job interview.

Speaking on the topic, the first speaker, Alh. Abdulganiu Mustapha exposed the problems facing entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

While noting that entrepreneurship is widely recognized as a key driver of economic development, he said the 21st century is characterized by many changes and charged the students to look at their environment and think about what they can do to develop a business plan for it.

Also speaking, Mr. Hammed Lawal highlighted the impact of professionalism and professional certification on career growth and development.

Speaking to the participants, he stated that professional certification will enhance their employability and make them distinct among their peers.

“Imbibe professionalism in you and get professional certification as it will make it easy for you to secure job opportunities” – He said.

He further beseeched them to continue to learn, unlearn and relearn and to choose a relevant certification that aligns with their career goals.

In his conclusion, he pleaded with the students to select wisely when deciding a career path and to always take professionalism serious.

Other management staff present were: The Polytechnic Registrar, Mr. Hammed Sarafa Olalekan, Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Nasif Gbolahan, the Director of Students’ Affairs affairs, Mrs. Mujeedat Bammeke Oladipo, Chief Examination Officer, Mr. Adetunji Mubarak, Dean School of Art and Information, Mrs. Kehinde Adeniran, Dean, School of Engineering, Mr. Christian, Dean School of Health, Mr. Tobiloba Ajiroba, HOD of Mass Communication, Mr. Adedimeji Lukman, HOD of Accounting, Mrs. Olanipekun among others.