Trinity Western University (TWU), Canada & Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Nigeria jointly present TWU-ABUAD 2023 International Conference on Leadership and Governance for Sustainable Change and Wealth Creation.

Thursday, 19 October, 2023, in person at Afe Babalola University, (ABUAD) Ado - Ekiti, South West, Nigeria and virtually by Trinity Western University, (TWU), Canada

We invite you to our conference

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming conference in Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, South West, Nigeria. This event promises to be a gathering of great minds and an opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, network with industry leaders, and expand your knowledge in your field.

Dear Reader,
We are excited to extend a special invitation to you for our upcoming Leadership and Governance Summit Conference, set to take place in the vibrant city of Ado-Ekiti. This event promises to be a remarkable gathering of leaders, visionaries, and experts from various fields, all dedicated to shaping the future of leadership and governance.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
Keynote Addresses:
Renowned leaders sharing their wisdom and experiences.
Panel Discussions:
Thought-provoking conversations on pressing governance issues.
Interactive Workshops:
Practical insights and skills development.
Networking Sessions:
Connect with like-minded professionals and experts.

– Aare Afe Babalola

Who’s Speaking?

Aare Afe Babalola SAN,CON, OFR, LL.D(London), FNIAL, FNSE, ...

Aare Afe Babalola SAN,CON, OFR, LL.D(London), FNIAL, FNSE, …

Founder/Chancellor, ABUAD/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Chief Host

With more than 60 years’ experience as a legal practitioner, Aare Afe Babalola has achieved unrivaled success. This includes training (...)

Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola FSM, FNIMN,FFPA

Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola FSM, FNIMN,FFPA

Wife of the Founder/CEO ABUAD Ventures/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Co-Chief Host

Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola, a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management (FSM) and Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of (...)

Prof E. Smaranda Olarinde

Prof E. Smaranda Olarinde

Vice-Chancellor, ABUAD/Host, ABUAD-TWU 2023

OLARINDE Elisabeta Smaranda is a Professor of Law; Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (FCArb); Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration of (...)

Dr. Mark Husbands

Dr. Mark Husbands

President/Vice-chancellor, TWU/Co-Host ABUAD-TWU 2023

As Trinity Western University’s fifth President and Vice-chancellor, Mark Husbands brings with him a lifetime of theological scholarship and proven (...)

Professor PLO Lumumba

Professor PLO Lumumba

Founder, PLO Lumumba Foundation/Keynote Speaker

Professor PLO Lumumba is the Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation and a consultant with Lumumba and Lumumba Advocates, a (...)

Prof Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN

Prof Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN

President of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies/ First Discussant

Prof Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN is legal practitioner and consultant; President of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS),
Prof Akinseye-George started (...)

Dr Phil Laird

Dr Phil Laird

Vice President, Innovation, Global & Academic Partnerships, TWU/ 2nd Discussant

With over 25 years of experience as a faculty member and administrator at Trinity Western University, Dr. Laird has led (...)

Dr. Imbenzi George

Dr. Imbenzi George

Foreign/Public Policy Analyst, Director, TWU/ Panelist

Imbenzi George Ph.D. currently holds the Honorary Consul General of Kenya portfolio in British Columbia Canada. Inducted to the prestigious (...)

Dr. Daniel To

Dr. Daniel To

Principal of Education Services, Surrey School District/ABUAD-TWU Panelist

He graduated with a Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership in April of 2017. He is the District Principal (...)

Professor Azeez Olaniyan

Professor Azeez Olaniyan

Professor of Political Science, FUOYE/ ABUAD-TWU Panelist

Professor Azeez Olaniyan is in the political science department of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti. He is currently the Dean (...)

Prof Damilola Olawuyi SAN, FCIArb,

Prof Damilola Olawuyi SAN, FCIArb,

ABUAD Deputy Vice Chancellor ARISP/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Moderator & Facilitator

Professor Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb, is a Professor of Law and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic, Research Innovation & Strategic (...)

Prof Olujide Olubiyi

Prof Olujide Olubiyi

ABUAD Director International Collaboration and Linkages/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Facilitator

Prof. Olujide O. Olubiyi studied Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he received a Bachelor (...)

Dr. Adebayo Ogundipe

Dr. Adebayo Ogundipe

ABUAD Director, IT / ABUAD-TWU 2023 Project Management Team Lead

Dr. Ogundipe is a chartered manager, goal-getter, industrious and innovative Director of Information Technology as well as an Associate Professor (...)

Cheryl Jean-Paul

Cheryl Jean-Paul

Head Coach/Hkin Instructor/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Fourth Discussant

Cheryl Jean-Paul joined the Spartans as the women’s basketball head coach in 2010. Since coming to TWU, Jean-Paul has built (...)

Roselyn Subair

Roselyn Subair

ABUAD University Librarian/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Project Management Member
(...)
Brigadier General OG Onubogu

Brigadier General OG Onubogu

Commandant, Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership & Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji. Kaduna/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

Brigadier General Obinna Godwin Onubogu is the Commandant Martin Luther Agwai International Peace Keeping Centre located in Jaji, Kaduna State. (...)

Mr. Edoardo De-Martins

Mr. Edoardo De-Martins

CEO & Co-Founder Industrio AI Inc/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

De Martin has over 25 years of experience in software development, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as holographic applications and (...)

Major General JA Ataguba (Rtd)

Major General JA Ataguba (Rtd)

ABUAD-TWU 2023 Third Discussant

A man of intimidating profile and uncommon astuteness. The temptation to eulogise him under the circumstances is both strong and (...)

Dr. Esther Renuka Rajaratnam

Dr. Esther Renuka Rajaratnam

Director

Dr. Renuka Rajaratnam is the Dean of Research & International Programmes at Stella Maris College, Chennai, and a Visiting Associate (...)

Ms. Meher Ahmed

Ms. Meher Ahmed

Co-founder of JOISS/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

Meher Ahmed is a tech-based multimedia professional with diverse experience, spanning from communication strategy at ORF (Foreign Policy Think-Tank) to (...)

Michael Oluwajuwonlo Babalola

Michael Oluwajuwonlo Babalola

Managing Partner, Juwon Babalola Chambers/ ABUAD Alumnus/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

Juwon is a corporate attorney who resides and practices law in the United States of America. He is an alumnus (...)

Mr. Christopher Ogundare

Mr. Christopher Ogundare

Lawyer/TWU Alumnus/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

Christopher is a consummate public servant, public speaker, authentic servant leader, lawyer, counsellor, Anglican Priest, and happily married father of (...)

Sofiyyah Abimbola

Sofiyyah Abimbola

Former General Secretary of LSS ABUAD/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

Sofiyyah Abimbola is a final year law student with a passion for making a difference. As the former General Secretary (...)

Rev. Victor Olugbenga Ariyo

Rev. Victor Olugbenga Ariyo

Chaplain, ABUAD/ ABUAD-TWU Team Member

Rev. Victor Olugbenga Ariyo a multifaceted individual, serving as an ethicist, theologian, counselor, pastor, anthropoligist, administrator, human developer and missionary. (...)

Ms Ibikia Iworima

Ms Ibikia Iworima

Global Educational Facilitator, TWU/ Liaison Officer/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Project Management Co-Team Lead

Ibikia is a respected leadership expert from Nigeria who currently resides in Langley, British Columbia. She has gained recognition for (...)

Sushil Rajaratnam

Sushil Rajaratnam

Global Innovation Strategist, TWU/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Project Management Team

Sushil Rajaratnam, an alumnus of TWU’s MA Leadership program, began with a BA(Hons) in Industrial Design from Limkokwing University, Malaysia, (...)

Rotimi Opeyeoluwa

Rotimi Opeyeoluwa

Fmr ABUAD Assistant Director Linkages/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Moderator

Rotimi Opeyeoluwa served as the immediate past Assistant Director of Linkages and International Collaboration at Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti. As (...)

Dr. Ife Bamidele

Dr. Ife Bamidele

ABUAD HoD. Private & Business Law/ABUAD-TWU 2023 Moderator

Dr. Ifeoluwayimika BAMIDELE is a Reader/Associate Professor in the College of Law, Afe Babalola University, he also serves as Head (...)

Dr. Bolu Jayesimi

Dr. Bolu Jayesimi

ABUAD Sports Deputy Director/ ABUAD-TWU 2023 Panelist

Dr Boluwaji Jaiyesimi is a seasoned sports scientist, administrator, performance analyst, curriculum developer, public health expert and change catalyst. He (...)

Conference Location

Join us at the Maiden Global Leadership and Governance Conference in person in Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria and virtually on Zoom by Trinity Western University, Canada. Let's embark on a journey to elevate our leadership and governance skills thereby fostering a brighter future for all.

ADDRESS:

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria

LOCATION:

Alfa Belgore Hall, ABUAD, Ado-Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria.

PHONE NUMBER:

+2347032508107, +16045132121 ext 2067

EMAIL ADDRESS:

twu.abuadconference2023@abuad.edu.ng