Akbar Brothers extends UoC alumni partnership for 2021
View(s):Leading tea exporter and conglomerate Akbar Brothers Group recently signed a MoU with the University of Colombo (UoC) Alumni Association, extending its engagement with the UoC Partnership Programme for another year up to 2022.
The University of Colombo Alumni Partnership Programme is an initiative of the University of Colombo Alumni Association which today represents all University of Colombo 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.
Akbar Brothers Executive Director Imran Akbarally confirming the partnership with UoC Alumni Association President Rajeev Amarasuriya in the presence of (L to R) Akbar Brothers Chief Operating Officer Janek Jayasekera and UoC Alumni Association Head of Administration Sunethra Peiris.
The UoC Alumni Association which was formed in 1982 as a brainchild of the Late Prof. Stanley Wijesundera who the Vice Chancellor at the time saw the need to get together with the university’s alumni as a strong stakeholder and support group for the University. The Vice Chancellor is the Association’s Ex-Officio Vice President.
It is expected that this Partnership Programme will provide further support to the UoC Alumni Association to carry out its student development and welfare activities including mentoring, communication, soft skills and leadership programmes, career guidance, inspirational talks, member engagement and social activities, which will be restructured to suit the post COVID-19 environment.
UoC Alumni Association President Rajeev Amarasuriya said he was extremely happy because for the second year runnin, Akbar Brothers, which is today a leading corporate, have decided to continue this partnership, especially in the post COVID-19 environment. He also thanked the Management of Akbar Brothers for the trust and confidence they have shown by continuing in this programme.
Akbar Brothers Group Executive Director Imran Akbarally, speaking at the signing ceremony said they were proud to renew the partnership with the UoC Alumni Association as a corporate partner.
“This collaboration strengthens our strategic initiatives around quality in setting up the research and development process within our tea sector especially. Our Group has provided with training opportunities and internship experience for the graduates of the University of Colombo which in turn furthers our motive of being a responsible corporate citizen in the development of our nation.”