The ATLAS building, headquarters of BGFI Holding Corporation, recently hosted the graduation ceremony for the 2023 class of BBS, the School of Management.

During the event, 113 graduates officially received their diplomas in the fields of Banking and Finance, Accounting, Insurance, Business Management, and Banking Information Systems. Among them, 86 students graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and 27 with a Master’s degree, all fully prepared to enter the job market with strong professional skills.

The ceremony brought together several prominent figures, including Mr. Henri-Claude OYIMA, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the BGFIBank Group, executives from the Group’s subsidiaries, as well as Mr. Jean-Baptiste BIKALOU, CEO of PetroGabon Entreprise and patron of the graduating class. In his inspiring speech, Mr. BIKALOU encouraged the new graduates, stating:

“In an increasingly uncertain world, you must rely on the three pillars of Ethics, Hard Work, and Adaptability. Prepare yourselves to face doubt, challenges, and failure by cultivating resilience and adaptability, qualities that are essential for success.”

This event marks an important milestone for BBS and its graduates, who are now entering the professional world with the vision and motivation to become leaders in their respective fields.