LOLC extends, Akbar Bros. join Colombo Uni. Alumni Assoc.
View(s):LOLC Group recently signed an MoU with the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo (AAUoC), extending its engagement with the UoC Partnership Programme for another year, up to 2020, whilst leading Tea Exporter Akbar Brothers joined this Progamme this year.
LOLC Group Chief Human Resource Officer Pradeep Uluwaduge confirming the Partnership with AAUoC President Rajeev Amarasuriya in the presence of AAUoC Secretary Ruwandhi Thanthrige, and AAUoC Head of Administration Sumanaratne Marasinghe.
The UoC Partnership Programme is an initiative of the Alumni to work closely with leading private and public sector organisations to provide opportunities for enhanced Corporate sector involvement and support in the UoC’s activities. Deutsche Bank AG Sri Lanka, Nations Trust Bank and 3Cs are the other Corporate Partners, with more in the pipeline.
It is anticipated, as in past years, this Partnership Programme will provide further impetus to the AAUoC to carry out its Student Development and Welfare activities, including Mentoring, Communication, Soft Skills and Leadership Programmes, Career Guidance, Inspirational Talks, Health Programmes, Member Engagement and Social Activities.
AAUoC President Rajeev Amarasuriya said he was extremely happy that, for the 3rd year running, this programme has benefitted the Association in carrying out is many activities, with considerably more engagement with students and Alumni. He thanked the Corporate Partners for the trust and confidence they have shown, by continuing with this programme, and to the new Partners who have come on board, recognising the value and contribution they could make through this programme, which would be directly beneficial to the best of the best of students from around the Country.
Akbar Brothers Group Director Tyeab Akberally confirming the Partnership with Alumni President Rajeev Amarasuriya in the presence of (L-R) Akbar Brothers Commercial Department Manager Preethiviraj De Silva, AAUoC Vice President Suranjani Wickramaratne and Akbar Brothers Chief Operating Officer Janek Jayasekera.
Speaking on this occasion, LOLC Chief Human Resources Officer Pradeep Uluwaduge said, “It is indeed a pleasure to partner with the premier National University in Sri Lanka continuously for the 3rd year. LOLC being the largest conglomerate in the country and as a responsible corporate citizen, is committed to create a better future for our country, through developing Sri Lanka’s younger generation. Partnership with the AAUoC paves a great pathway for us to achieve this noble goal.”
Akbar Brothers Group Chief Operating Officer Janek Jayasekera said, “As the largest exporter of Ceylon Tea in the world and a successful diversified conglomerate, we are known for our culture and traditions in placing the highest value on integrity and excellence. We are pleased to join hands with the AAUoC in contributing to the general socio-economic development of our country.”