Lagos: The EU-Nigeria partnership was again in focus on July 24, 2025, as Amb. Gautier Mignot addressed the faculty, alumni, and students of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Nigeria’s premier incubating ground for policy and business leaders, nested inside the elite Pan Atlantic University, Lagos.

According to European Union, the fireside chat themed “The EU as a Trusted Partner for Nigeria and the World” was part of a lecture series that had previously taken the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS to universities in Abuja, Keffi, Lagos, Kano, and Sokoto, with more engagements planned.

Amb Mignot spoke of a complex world where shared concerns are driving fears as many people grapple with challenges of security, poverty, and hunger. He emphasized the necessity for a triple transition—green, digital, and inclusive—that the EU is already championing.

Dean of LBS, Prof. Olayinka David-West, remarked that the theme of the lecture was timely and relevant in a world increasingly defined by interconnected challenges that require collective solutions. “At Lagos Business School, we see ourselves as a convening space where ideas, policy, and leadership converge to drive sustainable development. The European Union’s commitment to inclusive growth, education, and innovation resonates strongly with our vision to develop responsible leaders to inspire Africa’s growth,” she stated.