Dr. Gohar Ejaz’s Recommitment to Advancing Education at LUMS

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO of Lake City Holdings, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, visited LUMS on April 24, 2024, furthering his commitment to making education accessible. Dr. Ejaz’s son, Mr. Sultan Gohar, Director of Lake City, and Mr. Sardar Ahmed Nawaz Sukhera, Former Cabinet Secretary of Pakistan, also attended the event. Since 2018, Dr. Ejaz has been a steadfast supporter of the National Outreach Programme (NOP) at LUMS, a scholarship programme that is catalysing positive change in the lives of numerous students.

Welcomed by Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement, and Dr. Fazal Jawad Seyyed, Dean, Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Dr. Ejaz engaged with the beneficiaries of the Gohar Ejaz Scholarship Fund, who appreciated his passion for creating educational opportunities and making them attainable for students.

During the discussion, Mr. Sultan Gohar appreciated the students, stating, “We value your passion, spirit, and dedication, and we are committed to continuing our support for each of you.”

Drawing from personal anecdotes within his own family, Mr. Sukhera urged the students to take full advantage of the moment, emphasising, “Please make use of this invaluable time. Time never comes back. This is a great foundation, a great stepping stone for the rest of your life.” He shared stories of hope and resilience from his own experiences and advised the students to relish this opportunity.

Dr. Ejaz reiterated his dedication to investing in the future of Pakistan. "I want to invest in you. I want to invest in this country. I want to give back to the community what this country has given me. This is why this scholarship fund was established," he shared.

Reflecting on his belief in accessibility and equality in education, Dr. Ejaz stated, "I believe every student should be given a chance." His words resonated deeply with the scholarship recipients, who shared stories of transformation and empowerment facilitated by his support.

Dr. Ejaz announced initiatives to expand the scholarship fund in response to the growing need for accessible education. "We aim to significantly increase this scholarship. We want to include more students every year, so our scholarship fund includes those from all classes. This is what these bright students deserve,” he remarked.