LASU Political Science Department to Host International Conference Marking Nigeria's 65th Independence

The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), is gearing up to host a major International Conference as part of the celebrations marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary.

The conference, titled 'Diversity, Democracy and International Relations,' will convene leading scholars and thinkers to examine the core issues shaping Nigeria's socio-political landscape and its role on the global stage.

The two-day event will be headlined by prominent keynote speakers and hosted by the University's top leadership:

Schedule of Events:

 * Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Thursday, October 9, 2025

 * Time: 10:00 a.m. Daily

 * Venue: Femi Gbajabiamila Conference Hall, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos

Esteemed Keynote Speakers:

 * Emeritus Professor Bayo Adekanye, University of Ibadan

 * Professor Eghosa Osaghae, Former Vice-Chancellor, Igbinedion University, and D.G, Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)

Hosts and Organizers:

 * Chief Host: Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University

 * Principal Host: Professor Olufemi A. Lawal, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University

 * Host: Dr. Moshood Abdul-Wasi, Acting Head of Department, Political Science, Lagos State University

The conference is expected to be a significant platform for intellectual exchange, fostering discussions crucial to understanding Nigeria's journey and future within the context of global affairs.