*Two distinguished scholars to deliver keynote speeches
The Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, will play host to the forthcoming 4th International Conference of the Association of Management and Social Sciences Researchers of Nigeria (AMSSRN) billed for September, this year
The leadership of the body said it hopes to continue to add more value to the society, expand knowledge and its membership via the conference and other enlightenment programmes packaged as part of their programme.
According to a statement, the body said the two-day conference which holds at the IMSU Auditorium, will feature the induction of new members l, as well as award presentation to distinguished Nigerians who have impacted humanity in their various endeavours.
Participation in the conference will be physical and virtual with international collaborators and scholars featuring.
Based on the programme outlined for the event, the 4th International Conference of AMSSRN will play host to researchers and participants from the academia, industry, governmental ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria.
“The conference is expected to provide a fertile ground for intellectual cross-breeding and enable strategic collaborations among stakeholders and participants,” the organisers stated.
Since its inception five years ago, AMSSRN have held Conferences, Public lecture, Seminars and Workshops among others, to bridge the gap between the academia (gown) and industry (town), in pursuit of sustainable socio-economic development through Research.
The 2025 International Conference will have as the Keynote Speakers, Justice Okoye, FCA, FCTI, the Executive Chairman, Imo State Internal Revenue Service and Professor Bibian Oluchukwu Njogo, PhD, FAMSSRN, Professor of Corporate Finance/ Development Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State.
Anchored on the theme “Integrating Digital Innovation for Research and Development: Issues, Challenges and Strategies”, the Conference will hold between Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4 September, 2025 commencing from 11am each day.
The Registrar of the association, Dr. Aondokaar Kwaghfan is the Chairman Conference Committee, while Dr. Leonard Amaefule is the chairman, Local Organising Committee, LOC.
Speaking in an interview, the National President, AMSSRN, Professor Lucy Onyekwelu said the three-in-one event is aimed at adding greater value to the society stressing that while the Conference aims at bringing the industry players and the academia in a table to converse and proffer solutions to social problems affecting the society.
The Induction ceremony will usher in new members in the body, she explained.
Professor Onyekwelu who was the immediate past Chairman of ICAN Agbani & District Society added that the Award ceremony is part of AMSSRN’s events to honour those who have sacrificed in building a better viable society.
She appreciated the IMSU Vice-Chancellor and the Management for their support.
According to her: “We are organising a two-day International Conference that will also feature induction of new members into the body as well as award presentation to distinguished individuals who have sacrificed a lot in shaping humanity through research and innovations.
“On the induction, we have scholars that will be inducted into Fellowship, Full Membership and Associate Membership categories.
“As for the Merit Award, we have pencilled down notable Academic juggernauts, people who have made mark in research and human capital development, captains of industries cum professionals, policy makers, philanthropist of diverse nature both in Nigeria and diaspora will be accorded different recognitions by the Association.
“Let me also use this opportunity to appreciate the IMSU Vice-Chancellor and his Management for their support. Their approval for us to use the Main Auditorium is deeply appreciated and we look forward to having our guests and participants in Owerri next week”.
