The Managing Director of UBA Cameroon, Mr. Jude Anele, has delivered a powerful and forward-looking message to graduates of HIBMAT University Institute of Buea (HUIB), urging them to boldly embrace technology, digital innovation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the gateway to global relevance, career success, and economic empowerment.
Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 14th Convocation Ceremony of HUIB, held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the iconic Amphitheatre of Campus B, Molyko, Buea, Mr. Anele addressed a packed audience of government officials, university authorities, parents, industry partners, and thousands of guests who gathered to celebrate the Class of 2025.
In an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address, the seasoned banking executive challenged the graduating students to break free from conventional career thinking and seize the boundless opportunities offered by the digital age. He reminded them that they are graduating at a time when geography is no longer a limitation and when innovation, creativity, and technology can turn ideas into global businesses.
According to Mr. Anele, today’s graduates belong to a privileged generation with access to remote work, global markets, digital entrepreneurship, and AI-driven solutions, opportunities that make it possible to earn competitively, collaborate internationally, and outperform previous generations—if they are bold enough to adapt and innovate.
He encouraged the graduates to deliberately build strong and credible professional identities online, particularly on platforms such as LinkedIn, stressing that visibility, networking, personal branding, and continuous learning are no longer optional but essential in a highly competitive global job market. He noted that technology and AI have redefined the world of work, rewarding those who are agile, digitally skilled, and forward-thinking.
Beyond technology, the UBA Cameroon Managing Director emphasized the enduring importance of discipline, integrity, professionalism, and character, reminding graduates that while technology may open doors, it is values and competence that sustain success. He urged them to combine technical expertise with ethical leadership as they step into the world of work.
Mr. Anele also showered praise on HIBMAT University Institute of Buea for its strong focus on professional, practical, and industry-oriented training, describing the institution as a model for preparing graduates who are ready to solve real-world problems. He highlighted the long-standing and productive partnership between UBA and HUIB, noting that the collaboration continues to create opportunities, exposure, and career pathways for students and alumni of the institution.
Expressing confidence in the quality of HUIB graduates, the guest speaker assured them that employers today are seeking innovative, solution-driven, and globally competitive professionals, qualities he said HUIB consistently instills in its students. He encouraged the graduates to remain lifelong learners, embrace change, and proudly represent their alma mater wherever their careers may take them.
The keynote address stood out as one of the most memorable moments of the convocation ceremony, drawing sustained applause and leaving graduates energized, confident, and inspired as they transitioned from academic life into the professional world.
The 14th Convocation Ceremony of HUIB culminated in the graduation of about 1,000 students from HND, B.Tech, BSc, and MBA programmes, reaffirming the institution’s growing reputation as a hub for training professionals equipped to transform Cameroon, Africa, and the global economy.
