Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Prof Oloyede Registrar JAMB

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

Plenary Speakers

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

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

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

Plenary Session 1: Diversifying funding beyond government subventions

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

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

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

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

High-Level Roundtable Speakers

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

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

Prof. Haruna Andrew Secretary General, CVCNU

Plenary Chairman: Plenary theme – Navigating Complex Relationships 2nd Panel Discussion: Effective Engagement with National/State Assemblies, Regulatory Agencies, and Labour Unions

Professor Comfort Ekpo

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

Plenary Session 5: Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainable Growth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plenary Session 8: Maintaining Academic Excellence Amidst Challenges

Panelists: 1st Panel Discussion Topic – Leveraging Technology and Partnerships for Innovation and Transformation

Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju

Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju – MD, Galaxy Backbone Limited, Abuja.

1st Panel Discussion Topic: Leveraging Technology and Partnerships for Innovation and Transformation

Professor Francisca Oladipo

Professor Francisca Oladipo – Vice-Chancellor, Thomas Adewumi University, Oko.

Professor Adesola Aderounmu

Professor Adesola Aderounmu – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Professor Nasir Faruk

Professor Nasir Faruk – Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Nigeria.

Panelists: 2nd Panel Discussion Topic – Effective Engagement with National/State Assemblies, Regulatory Agencies, and Labour Unions

Members of 2nd Panel

Panelists Representatives of: ▪ Federal Ministry of Education ▪ NUC ▪ TETFund ▪ ASUU ▪ SSANU ▪ NAAT ▪ NASU

Panelists: 3rd Panel Discussion: Quality Assurance in Nigeria Universities Balancing Innovation with Quality Assurance & Best practices for upholding academic standards in a rapidly changing environment

Professor A. A. Alaro

Professor A. A. Alaro – Director Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ilorin – Moderator

Other 3rd Panelists

• Director, Quality Assurance Unit, Federal Ministry of Education • Director, Quality Assurance Unit, National Universities Commission • Director, Quality Assurance Unit, Kwara State • Director of Quality Assurance TETFUND