in collaboration with
PAN-AFRICAN UNIVERSITY PRESS
and
TOFAC
Presents
NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN HONOUR OF
DR. ADEMOLA AZEEZ @ 60
Theme:
HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA:
A CONFERENCE IN HONOUR OF DR. ADEMOLA AZEEZ
Date: WED. 14TH – SAT. 17TH AUGUST 2024
Venue: FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) AKOKA, LAGOS.
ARRIVAL FOR CONFERENCE: Wednesday 14th August 2024
CONFERENCE OPENING/BOOK LAUNCH: Thursday 15th August 2024
CONFERENCE ENDS/BIRTHDAY FEAST: Friday 16th August 2024
DEPARTURE: Saturday 17th August 2024
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
PROFESSOR TOYIN FALOLA
Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the
University of Texas at Austin, USA
Chairman:
PROF. TUNJI OLAOPA
Chairman Federal Civil Service Commission, Abuja &
Professor of Public Policy,
Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Guest of Honour:
OMOOBA YEMISI SHYLLON
Grand Donor & Chairman of the Supervisory Council,
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art @
Pan Atlantic University (PAU)
Host:
PROF. OLAKUNLE FILANI
President, Culture and
Creative Art Forum (CCAF)
CALL FOR PAPERS
SUB-THEMES:
The sub-themes include but are not limited to the following:
• Higher Education in the Humanities and the Challenge of Viability of Disciplines
• Higher Education in the Visual Arts, Towards Achieving a More Creative and Beautiful Nationhood.
• Higher Education in the Sciences and the Practical Application of its Gains for Development
• Higher Education in the Medical Sciences and the Challenge of Increasing Life Expectancy in the Country
• Higher Education in Urban Planning, Towards Achieving the Dreams of Modern and Smart Statehood
• Higher Education in the Social Sciences and the Challenge of Attainment of a More Socialized Nation
• Higher Education in Political Science and the Realization of a Stable and Progressive Polity
• Higher Education in Agriculture, Towards Achieving Food Sufficiency and Sustainability
• Higher Education and the Growth of New Technologies in Nigeria
• Higher Education and the Suitability of Methodologies and Curriculums for the Challenges of Modern Times
• Higher Education and the Identification and Removal of Obstacles to the Nation’s Growth
• Higher Education and Gender Issues in the 21st Century
• Higher Education and Ideology of Nationalistic Training
• Higher Education of the Physically Challenged for a New Nigeria
• Higher Education, Diplomatic Relations and Conflict Resolution
• Higher Education, Artificial Intelligence and the New Frontiers
• Higher Education, Research Outcomes, and Economic Sufficiency
• Educational and Cultural Policies in the Making of a New Nigeria
• Religious Education, Tolerance and Adaptability in the New Nigeria
• Art, Cultural Practices and their Potentials for a New Nigeria
• Good Governance and Political Order in the Making of a New Nigeria
• Leadership and Accountability in Higher Education Structure of a New Nigeria
• The Social Media, their Potentials and the Future of Nigeria
• The Civil Service and Civil Societies and the Future of Nigeria
• The Social Critics and the Third Estate of the Realm in the Making of a New Nation-State
• The Nigerian Constitution and the Challenges of Attaining the Nigeria of Our Dreams
• The Clamour for Restructuring Towards a New Nigeria
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
Abstracts and full papers must be in English and should be typed on A4-sized paper using font 12 of Times New Roman format of Microsoft Word and sent as e-mail attachment to babaleya@yahoo.com or (azeez.60conference@gmail.com)
Abstract Submission: Authors interested in submitting papers must send an abstract of 150 – 300 words and up to 5 keywords arranged alphabetically. The abstract should highlight the problem addressed by the research being reported, the methodology, and key findings of the study. Abstracts will be peer reviewed and only authors of acceptable abstracts will be invited to submit full papers.
Submission and Publication of Full Papers: Full paper should not exceed 10 single-spaced pages including Tables, Figures and References, using font 12 of Times New Roman of Microsoft Word format with margins of 2.5cm throughout the manuscript. Citations and reference lists should use the APA style. Further information for authors on paper layout, author(s)’ names and affiliation and referencing will be sent to the Author(s) of accepted papers along with the Acceptance Letter. The author (s) of accepted papers will be invited to present the paper and have it included in the published Book of proceedings. Where there are joint authors, it is a condition of inclusion that at least one of the authors registers to attend the conference and present their papers.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CONFERENCE:
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 10th May 2024
Notification of decision on abstracts: Monday, 20th May 2024
Full paper submission deadline: Friday, 21st June 2024
Notification of decision on full paper: Friday, 12th July 2024
Submission of Revised paper: Friday, 26th July 2024
Conference Registration Closes Friday, 4th August 2024
Arrival for Conference: Wednesday, 14th August 2024
Conference Opening/Book Launch: Thursday, 15th August 2024
Conference Ends/Birthday Feast: Friday, 16th August 2024
Departure: Saturday, 17th August 2024
Conference Registration
Conference Registration is FREE, courtesy of the organisers.
Interested presenters will only be charged for the administration of their abstract(s) and accepted papers, and the cost of publication of their papers.
Abstract/Paper Administration Procedure Details:
Interested paper presenters will pay as follows:
1). Peer Review of Abstract – N5,000:00 per paper (abstract(s) should be accompanied with payment receipt(s))
2). Peer Review of Paper – N10,000:00 per paper (Submitted Full paper(s) should be accompanied with payment receipts)
3). Publication Charges – N10,000:00 per paper (Payment receipts should be submitted along with Corrected Full paper versions)
Author(s) of published paper(s) shall be entitled to: the Programme of Events, Conference Folder and a copy of the published book of proceeding.
All Payments should be made to:
Name: Akinwale Onipede Olasupo
Bank: WEMA Bank PLC
Account Number: 0120362161
Please Note:
The undersigned should be notified of all payment(s) and a scanned copy of payment(s) slip/Teller or evidence of e-payment should be sent to the Conference Chairman (babaleya@yahoo.com) or (azeez.60conference@gmail.com)
Participatory process will not be considered complete until Corrected Full paper versions have been turned in. If confirmation is not received, please contact the undersigned.
For further enquiries and information on the Conference, please contact:
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN:
Prof. Babásèhìndé Ademuleya
E-mail: azeez.60conference@gmail.com
Tel: +234 802 353 7484
CHAIRMAN, ADEMOLA AZEEZ@60 ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
Dr. Akinwale Onipede
E-mail: dr.ademolaazeez.60@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 331 6729
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