A team from Baze University in Abuja has won the 2025 Chartered Global Management Accountants Business Leader Challenge, securing top honors with 296 points. The competition, held in Lagos, awarded the victors N1 million in prize money after outperforming teams from other universities. This event highlights emerging talent in finance and business among Nigerian students.
The 2025 CGMA Business Leader Challenge concluded with Baze University's team from Abuja claiming victory, amassing 296 points to edge out competitors. Organized by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the event took place at the Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce building in Lekki, Lagos. Baze's success came at the expense of strong contenders, including Covenant University and Thomas Adewunmi University, earning them a N1 million cash prize.
This annual competition serves as a vital platform for university students in Nigeria to hone essential skills. Participants engage in challenges designed to sharpen business acumen, leadership abilities, and decision-making processes. It also fosters critical thinking and creative problem-solving, preparing young talents for roles as future finance and business leaders recognized by CIMA.
Baze University's win underscores the growing prominence of private institutions in nurturing professional competencies. The event not only rewards excellence but also connects students with industry networks, potentially influencing career trajectories in management accounting. As CIMA continues to expand such initiatives, it bolsters the development of skilled professionals in Nigeria's evolving business landscape.