The 4th Annual Lecture of the Bursary department, Bells University of Technology, Ota, was held at the expansive BUPF International Conference Centre. Date was Wednesday, 4th November 2024.
This year’s lecture titled “Investment Strategies for Retirement” was delivered by Mr. Abiodun Adedeji, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria and ICAN Council Member with a successful career spanning over two decades in accounting, finance and forensic audit.
The audience was treated to insightful and enlightening perspectives to the issue of retirement planning and investment strategies for the excellence at work and to life in general.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jeremiah O. Ojediran, R.E. (COREN), FNSE, FNAIE, in his goodwill message said the lecture was aptly titled and remains a very important issue that must be given more than a passing interest by all individuals.
He emphasized that the Bursary being the financial nerve center of the University system is performing its role by advising staff on how to prepare for retirement.
The Bursar, Mr. Sina Omotayo Adepoju, FCA, said the topic and the capable lecturer is germane to the role and purpose of the department towards preparing staff for the future.
He affirmed that the guest lecturer has the experience and ability to explain the intricacies of retirement plans.
The Guest Lecturer thereafter took the attentive audience on the stages of planning for retirement.
From types of retirements to retirement investment strategies, mitigating risks and maximizing returns, financial stability and peace of mind, decision making for a blissful retirement and the different retirement investment portfolios available.
The capacity audience paid attention and made copious notes of the array of strategies highlighted for their benefits.