Nnamdi Azikiwe University to Host Maiden Hybrid International Conference on Nigeria’s 30 Years in WTO
The Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has announced plans for its maiden hybrid International Conference and MSMEs Trade Exhibition, focusing on Nigeria’s three decades in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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The Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has announced plans for its maiden hybrid International Conference and MSMEs Trade Exhibition, focusing on Nigeria’s three decades in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The event, themed “30 Years of Nigeria in WTO: Opportunities, Challenges, and Prospects”, will bring together high-profile speakers and stakeholders in international trade to reflect on the country’s achievements, assess its trade policy performance, and explore strategies for future growth.
Schedule:
- Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Venue: ASUU Secretariat Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Key Participants
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General, WTO
- Chief Host: Prof. Carol C. Arinze-Umobi, Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Chairman of the Occasion: Prof. Abraham Nwankwo, National Open University of Nigeria
- Lead Paper Presenter: Prof. Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
- Host: Prof. Ngozi Egbuna, Director, ICRITR
- Deputy Directors: Dr. Uche Ekwugha and Dr. Peters Kalu
According to the organisers, the hybrid format will allow both physical and virtual participation, ensuring a wider reach for scholars, policymakers, trade experts, and entrepreneurs, particularly those in the MSME sector.
