School of Service will bring together some of Nigeria’s foremost voices in leadership, governance and executive excellence on Saturday, 5 September 2026, as it hosts its 2026 Grand Graduation Ceremony, celebrating a new cohort of Executive Service Professionals equipped to shape the future of leadership across Africa.
The annual ceremony reflects the institution’s growing role in professionalizing Executive Service and preparing Executive Assistants and Executive Service Professionals to serve as trusted strategic partners to leaders, organizations and institutions.
The event will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers, including Dr. Linus Okorie, MFR, Leadership Development Expert, Founder of GOTNI Leadership Centre and Head of Faculty, School of Service; Catherine Abagun, COA, Corporate Governance and Executive Leadership Professional and Chairman of the Advisory Board, School of Service; and Abiola Adelana, Head of Tourism & Creative Business at Sterling Bank and Faculty Member, School of Service.
The ceremony will also include remarks from Gusi Tobby KER, Founder and Executive Director of School of Service and renowned Executive Service Coach.
Speaking ahead of the event, Gusi Tobby KER said:
“Executive Service has evolved beyond administrative support into a strategic profession that strengthens leadership and drives organizational success. At School of Service, we are committed to developing professionals with the competence, character and confidence to become indispensable partners to the leaders they serve.”
The graduation ceremony will welcome business executives, governance professionals, HR leaders, public sector representatives, alumni, partners and families to celebrate the achievements of graduates who have successfully completed the School of Service’s flagship professional development programme.
Beyond celebrating academic achievement, the event reinforces School of Service’s vision of building a new generation of Executive Service Professionals who are equipped to influence organizational performance, strengthen leadership effectiveness and elevate the standard of executive support across Africa.
As the demand for highly skilled executive professionals continues to grow, School of Service remains committed to setting the benchmark for excellence, professionalism and leadership in Executive Service.
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