About the Conference
As Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, prepares for elections at
the national, state, and local government levels, concerns about the
quality of leadership and governance have once again come to the fore.
The dynamics of both leadership and followership remain central to
sustaining democracy and advancing effective governance across the
public, private, and civil society sectors. This is particularly
critical as Nigeria navigates its role in a rapidly evolving global
landscape shaped by technological innovation and the digital
transformation of leadership and governance across various societies.
We are pleased to invite you to a conference on Leadership and
Governance in Nigeria, a landmark gathering dedicated to examining the
challenges and opportunities shaping the nation's future in a changing
world. At this pivotal moment, the forthcoming elections present an
opportunity to reimagine Nigeria's development trajectory and to
redefine the role of leadership and governance in building a
prosperous, functional, and inclusive society.
This one-day conference will convene policymakers, scholars, civil
society actors, and private-sector leaders in an evidence-based
dialogue on pathways to institutionalizing leadership and governance
systems. Presentations and discussions at the conference are expected
to drive socioeconomic transformation, strengthen youth participation,
and promote ethical and inclusive leadership and governance.
The conference program will feature keynote addresses, thematic
panels, paper presentations, and structured dialogues designed to
facilitate meaningful engagement among scholars, practitioners, and
emerging leaders. We invite submissions of paper abstracts and panel
proposals that engage analytically, empirically, or practically with
the conference theme. Interdisciplinary, policy-relevant, and
practice-oriented contributions are especially encouraged.
Submissions are welcome from academics, policymakers, practitioners,
civil society actors, early-career scholars, and emerging leaders.
Your participation will be invaluable in shaping the outcomes of the
conference and charting a path toward a future defined by ethical
leadership, strong institutions, and inclusive governance. We look
forward to welcoming you.
