KANI executives joined the JICA Annual Alumni Networking Reunion on 5 October 2025, a hybrid event led and funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for alumni of its long-term training programmes. The KANI President joined online from Lagos. The reunion aims to reconnect alumni across countries, and ABE Initiative alumni can stay connected by joining KANI.
JICA Alumni Networking Reunion 2025 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
| Event | JICA Annual Alumni Networking Reunion 2025 |
| Date | 5 October 2025 |
| Format | Hybrid (in person and online) |
| Led and funded by | JICA |
| Participants | Former long-term ABE Initiative participants, KANI executives, JICA Nigeria, and JICA offices in Africa and overseas |
What is the JICA Annual Alumni Networking Reunion?
The reunion is a yearly gathering of alumni of JICA’s long-term training programmes, including the ABE Initiative (JICA’s programme for African graduates to study at Japanese universities and gain experience with Japanese companies).
What are the aims of the reunion?
- Revitalise vertical and horizontal connections among alumni of JICA’s long-term training programmes, including the ABE Initiative and the SDGs Global Leader programme, across national frameworks.
- Use the alumni network to share knowledge and experience for business development and to address social issues in African countries, creating new opportunities for collaboration.
- Maintain and strengthen the link between alumni and JICA.
What happened in 2025?
- The programme was hybrid. The KANI President joined online from Lagos.
- A networking session gave alumni time to exchange ideas and contacts.
- JICA staff and KANI executives took part in a group photograph.
How can ABE alumni stay connected?
- Join KANI. Nigerian ABE participants are KANI members under the Constitution.
- Update your details so KANI can reach you with invitations: update your details.
- Take part in KANI events, such as training programmes and AGMs.
Frequently asked questions
Who organises the JICA alumni reunion?
JICA leads and funds it each year.
Who takes part?
Former long-term ABE Initiative participants, including KANI executives, JICA Nigeria and JICA offices in Africa and overseas.
Was the 2025 reunion online?
It was hybrid. The KANI President joined online from Lagos.
