Godfrey Okoye University to Host Maiden Accounting and Finance Public Lecture on Capital Market's Role in Economic Growth

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) is set to launch the first edition of its Department of Accounting & Finance Public Lecture/Colloquium on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, inviting the university community, partners, and the public to a groundbreaking dialogue.

Vice-Chancellor Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke, alongside the Department of Accounting and Finance, announced the event, themed “Harnessing the Capital Market for Catalyzing Infrastructure Development & Economic Transformation in Nigeria: Prospects, Challenges & Roadmaps,” to be held at 11:00 AM in the Peter Mbah Law Auditorium, Thinkers Corner, Enugu.

This maiden event aims to foster innovative thinking and collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how Nigeria’s capital market can drive infrastructure growth and economic transformation. The lecture will delve into the prospects, challenges, and strategic roadmaps, offering a platform to address critical national development issues with actionable insights.

Scheduled to commence at 11:00 AM sharp, the colloquium promises a rich exchange of ideas, featuring expert perspectives on leveraging financial markets to boost infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Attendees can anticipate a robust discussion that bridges academic research with practical policy solutions.

The university community and stakeholders are encouraged to participate, as this initiative reflects GOUNI’s commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to national economic strategies. The event underscores the institution’s growing influence in finance and economics education.

As #GodfreyOkoyeUniversity trends in anticipation, this public lecture marks a significant step toward positioning the university as a hub for innovative economic discourse, inviting all to join in shaping Nigeria’s financial future.