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Kwara State University, KWASU, Malete, has announced the call for abstracts for the 3rd KU8+ conference, set to take place from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025.
A statement, Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Prof. Olubukola Christianah Dada, reveals that KWASU, as the host for the 3rd edition, is ready to welcome academics, industry professionals, and community members to this three-day event.
Prof. Dada also announced that the conference will feature a keynote address by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, along with two lead paper presentations.
The statement notes that, two pre-conference workshops will be held, led by prominent academics in the field.
It further explains that the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KU8+, Emeritus Professor Is-haq Oloyede, will serve as the special guest of honour.
Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and Chair of KU8+, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, (SAN) will be the chief host.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, will host the conference, with all proprietors of KU8+ private universities, pro-chancellors of KU8+ public universities, members, and the Board of Trustees also attending as special guests.
With the theme “Innovation and Sustainability of Higher Education in a Changing World”, the conference aims to foster meaningful discussions across various disciplines and engage key stakeholders in the education sector.
KU8+ is a consortium of located within Kwara State, working together to harness their collective strengths and promote collaboration among member institutions.
By Azeezat Hambali
