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In alignment with its mission to foster intellectual growth and interdisciplinary collaboration, Miva Open University is delighted to present the March edition of its University Series Seminar.
This distinguished initiative continues to be a key element of our commitment to bridging academic activities across various disciplines. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and students, the seminar seeks to spark meaningful dialogue, inspire fresh perspectives, and cultivate a dynamic academic environment. As we gather for this session, we proudly reaffirm our dedication to advancing knowledge and promoting scholarly engagement both within and beyond our university community.
For March 2026, here are the details of the discourse:
Date: Tuesday, 31st March, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (WAT)
Host: Prof. Tayo Arulogun, Vice Chancellor, Miva Open University
Speaker: Prof. Lere Baale (CEO, Business School Netherlands International, Nigeria)
Topic: Reimagining Education for the Digital and AI Age: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/MivaDiscourseReg
Things to Expect in this Academic Discourse
1. Reimagining Education in the Digital and AI Era
An insightful exploration of how education systems must evolve to remain relevant in a rapidly advancing digital and AI-driven world, including the shift from traditional learning models to adaptive, technology-enabled education.
2. Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
A deep dive into the skills, mindsets, and leadership capabilities required to thrive in a complex global environment, with emphasis on innovation, critical thinking, and purpose-driven leadership.
3. Systems Thinking and Institutional Transformation
An examination of how systems thinking can be applied to redesign educational institutions, improve outcomes, and drive sustainable transformation across sectors.
4. Leveraging Digital Transformation Across Sectors
Insights into the application of digital technologies in EduTech, DigiHealth, and AgriTech and how these innovations can serve as catalysts for economic growth and societal development.
5. Values-Driven Leadership and Legacy Building
A focus on the role of values, ethics, and stewardship in leadership and how individuals and institutions can create lasting impact through intentional and responsible influence.
About the Speaker
Prof. Lere Baale is a distinguished scholar, management consultant, and transformational leader with over four decades of experience spanning healthcare, telecommunications, education, corporate strategy, and public policy.
He currently serves as the CEO of Business School Netherlands International (Nigeria), president and chairman of the governing council of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, and pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of Ojaja University.
A visionary Pan-Africanist and strategic systems thinker, Prof. Baale is deeply committed to building Africa’s next generation of transformational leaders through values-driven and technology-enabled approaches.
He has mentored and supervised over 1,102 MBA graduates and 8 doctoral degree holders globally, shaping not just academic success but leadership capacity and institutional impact.
An accomplished speaker who has addressed over 2.5 million people worldwide, he is also a prolific thought leader with over 300 published articles and multiple books on leadership, strategy, transformation, and legacy.
Prof. Baale actively champions digital and AI transformation across EduTech, DigiHealth, and AgriTech, leveraging technology as a force multiplier to educate, empower, and elevate future generations.
His life and work are guided by a central conviction: that leadership is stewardship, influence is responsibility, and transformation is the pathway to legacy.