LASU Prepares for Second CGNS Education Summit on Integrity and Peace
LASU is gearing up to hold the second edition of its prestigious Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) Education Summit from Monday, December 2nd to Thursday, December 5th, 2024. The summit, themed “Fostering Integrity and Peace: Tackling Corruption and Promoting Ethical Leadership in African Education,”
UBA CHIDINMA 
Lagos State University (LASU) is gearing up to hold the second edition of its prestigious Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) Education Summit from Monday, December 2nd to Thursday, December 5th, 2024. The summit, themed “Fostering Integrity and Peace: Tackling Corruption and Promoting Ethical Leadership in African Education,” will take place at the Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre on the main campus in Ojo, Lagos, commencing at 9:00 a.m. daily.
This timely summit aims to address the pressing challenges of corruption, governance, and ethical leadership in Africa's educational sector. The event is set to provide a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and scholars to discuss strategies that will strengthen integrity and promote sustainable peace in educational institutions across the continent.
Keynote Speaker and Lead Paper Presenter
The keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Hauwa Imam, a distinguished academic from the University of Abuja, Nigeria, with the title of FCCEAM and FNAEAP. The Lead Paper Presenter is Prof. Redwood Sawyer from the University of Sierra Leone, Freetown. Both speakers are renowned for their contributions to education and leadership studies in Africa.
Summit Highlights and Sub-Themes
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions on various sub-themes, including:
- Ethical Leadership and Governance in African Educational Systems
- Strategies for Implementing Ethical Leadership in Educational Institutions
- Integrating Ethical Considerations in STEM and STEAM Education
- Legal Frameworks for Tackling Corruption in Educational Institutions
- The Role of Cultural Narratives in Promoting Integrity and Peace
The event will provide a robust platform for generating innovative solutions to these critical issues and encourage collaborations between academics, governmental bodies, and other stakeholders in the education sector.
Leadership and Coordination
The summit is hosted by Prof. M. O. B. Mohammed, Director of the CGNS at LASU, under the chief host, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor of LASU. The Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee is Prof. Simeon Dosunmu, who can be contacted for further inquiries at +2348037075413.
For academics and professionals interested in contributing, the CGNS invites the submission of abstracts, with the deadline fast approaching. This is a unique opportunity for educators, researchers, and students to present their ideas on how to foster ethical leadership and combat corruption in African education.
