37th CVCNU Annual Conference/General Assembly – 37th CVCNU Annual Conference/General Assembly

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37th Annual Conference/General Assembly

17th – 21st August, 2026

Conference Location

University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

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+2348035896043 +2348180996500

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sylverina@cvcnigeria.org, dvcacad@unilorin.edu.ng

1st Day August 17th 2026

2nd Day August 18th 2026

3rd Day August 19th 2026

4th Day August 20th 2026

Day 1 August 17th 2026

9:00 AM Registration Starts 9:50 AM Opening Ceremony Welcome Address Keynote Address – Keynote Topic: Reimaging Nigerian Universities for Resilience: Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability in a Disruptive Era Goodwill Messages Plenary Session:Governance, Autonomy, and Financial Sustainability: Rethinking University Systems in Nigeria Session 1:Diversifying funding beyond government subventions Session 2: Balancing autonomy with accountability Session 3: […]

Day 2 18th August 2026

Innovation and Transformation: Leveraging Technology and Partnerships Theme: Leveraging Technology and Partnerships for Innovation and Transformation Plenary Session:Future-Proofing Nigerian Universities through Collaboration and Technology Session 4:The AI Ready Nigerian Universities Keynote:“The Future of Learning: Embracing EdTech and AI” Panel Discussion(4 Panelists) Session 5:Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainable Growth Panel Discussion:Effective Engagement with National/State Assemblies, Regulatory Agencies, and […]

Day 3 19th August 2026

Human Capital and Academic Excellence – Empowering Students and Faculty for Long-Term Success Theme: Empowering Students and Faculty for Long-Term Success Session 4: Mental Health and Well-being in Nigerian Universities Keynote:Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Staff and Students Session 5: Maintaining Academic Excellence Amidst Challenges Panel Discussion:Balancing Innovation with Quality Assurance Best practices for upholding academic […]

Day 4 20th August 2026

Departure

Professor Emeritus Ishaq Oloyede – Registrar JAMB & Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin

Keynote Topic: Reimaging Nigerian Universities for Resilience: Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability in a Disruptive Era

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Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede is a Professor of Islamics and a Fellow of the Islamic Academy of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Fellow, Academy of Entrepreneurship; Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management; Fellow, Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Fellow, Association of Islamic Religious Studies and a Fellow, Nigerian Academic of Letters. He won the Arab League Prize […]

Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa – Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa

Plenary Chairman: Plenary theme: Governance, Autonomy, and Financial Sustainability: Rethinking University Systems in Nigeria

Professor Emeritus M. A. Akanji, Former Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna

Plenary Session 1: Diversifying funding beyond government subventions

Prof. Micheal Faborode – Former Secretary General CVCNU/CPC

Plenary Chairman: Plenary Session 2 – Balancing autonomy with accountability Plenary Chairman: Plenary Session 3 – Strengthening University Councils and leadership capacity

Dr. David Olom Nkpe, Senior Financial Crime Investigator Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Plenary Session 2: Balancing autonomy with accountability

Professor Olugbemiro Jegede Former Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria

Plenary Session 3: Strengthening University Councils and leadership capacity

Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, Former Vice-Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology

Roundtable Chairman: Special Roundtable/Fireside Chat – University–Industry–Government Collaboration: Driving National Competitiveness Through Higher Education

Dr. Suwaiba Sa’idu Ahmad -Honourable Minister of State for Education

Plenary Chairman: Plenary theme – The AI-Ready Nigerian Universities -Leveraging Technology and Partnerships for Innovation and Transformation

Professor Lawal Bilbis- Former Vice-Chancellor, Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto

Plenary Session 4: The Future of Learning – Embracing EdTech and AI

Prof. Haruna Andrew Secretary General, CVCNU

Plenary Chairman: Plenary theme – Navigating Complex Relationships

Professor Comfort Ekpo, Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Uyo

Plenary Session 5: Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainable Growth

Professor Yakubu A: Ochefu – Immediate Past Secretary-General of CVCNU

Interactive Workshop: Building Strategic Alliances with Alumni Networks; Best practices for leveraging alumni engagement to support institutional resilience

Prof. Tanko Ishaya – Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos & Chairman, CVC Federal Universities

Plenary Chairman: Plenary Theme– Human Capital and Academic Excellence – Empowering Students and Faculty for Long-Term Success

Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas – Former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano.

Plenary Session 6: Empowering Students and Faculty for Long-Term Success

Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello- Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University & Chairman CVC State University

Plenary Chairman: Plenary Theme – Mental Health and Well-being in Nigerian Universities

Professor J. D. Amin – Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri and Former Secretary-General, CVCNU

Plenary Session 8: Maintaining Academic Excellence Amidst Challenges

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