FUTMINNA Hosts 12th SSTE Hybrid International Conference

The School of Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, has held its 12th SSTE Hybrid International Conference with the theme, "Decolonising Curriculum: Digital and Inclusive Education for Lifelong Learning and Global Transformation."

The conference, which took place at the School's Board Room, Bosso Campus, Minna, Niger State, brought together students, staff, professors, researchers and invited guests to discuss the future of inclusive and technology-driven education.

In his welcome address, the Dean of the School of Science and Technology, Professor Robert Ogbanje Okwori, welcomed participants and appreciated their presence despite their busy schedules. He described the conference as timely and significant, emphasising the need to make quality education accessible to every learner and encourage meaningful collaborations among scholars and researchers. He also appreciated the University Management and the Local Organising Committee for their contributions towards the successful hosting of the conference.

The opening address was delivered by Professor Abubakar Saidu Ndaman, Dean of Postgraduate Schools, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Farouk Adamu Kuta. He highlighted the relevance of the conference theme and urged participants to prepare with the confidence and competence to proffer solutions to societal challenges. He further reaffirmed the University's commitment to promoting innovation and strengthening research collaborations before officially declaring the conference open.

The keynote address was delivered by Professor Mythill Ramchand of the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, India, following her citation presented by Dr Isah Usman Ndashiru.

The conference also featured presentations by three lead paper presenters: Associate Professor B. C. Ushie of the Department of Educational Technology, University of Calabar; Professor Yusuf bin Kamin of the Department of Advanced TVET, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; and Professor Manir Abdullahi Kamba, University Librarian, Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua, Katsina State.

The presentations were followed by interactive question-and-answer sessions, providing participants with opportunities to engage with the speakers and exchange ideas on the conference theme.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Professor Ibrahim Yakubu Umar, while the closing appreciation was delivered by the Committee Secretary, Dr Akawo Angwal Yaki.

The conference reaffirmed the importance of inclusive, digitally driven education, research collaboration and curriculum transformation in advancing lifelong learning and global development.