CU-ICADI 2016: 3RD COVENANT UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
PROGRAM FOR MONDAY, MAY 9TH
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09:30-10:00Coffee Break

Pre-conference Networking

10:00-13:05 Session 1: OPENING SESSION: Preambles
  1. Opening Prayer 
    • The Chaplain, Covenant University 10.00–10.03

  2. Conference Introduction 

    • Chairman, Conference Organizing Committee 10.03–10.08

  3. Welcome Address

    • The Vice Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor Charles K. Ayo 10.08–10.13

  4. Opening Remarks and Declaration of the Conference Open 

    • The Chancellor, Covenant University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo 10.13–10.33

  5. Remark by Special Guest of Honour 

    • Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR 10.33–11.03

Chair:
Patrick Edewor (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Location: ALDC Main Auditorium
10:00
Aderemi Atayero (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Conference Introduction
SPEAKER: Aderemi Atayero
10:05
Charles Ayo (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Vice Chancellor's Welcome Address
SPEAKER: Charles Ayo
10:10
David Oyedepo (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Chancellor's Opening Remarks and Declaration of the Conference Open
SPEAKER: David Oyedepo
10:30
Olusegun Obasanjo (http://olusegunobasanjofoundation.org/, Nigeria)
Special Guest of Honour: Remark
SPEAKER: Olusegun Obasanjo
11:03-12:28 Session 2: KEYNOTE SPEECH
  1. Citation of  Keynote speaker The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Covenant University
    • Professor Taiwo. O. Abioye 11.03–11.08

  2. Keynote Speech Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations 

    • Professor Joy Ogwu 11.08–12.08

  3. Panel Presentation Discussants: 

    • Prof. Bonny Ibhawoh, 
      • Associate VP (Research), McMaster University, Canada 12.08–12.18
    • Mr. Timothy Oguntayo, 
      • Group Managing Director, Skye Bank 12.18–12.18

  4. Goodwill Messages 12.28–12.38

  5. Vote of Thanks Registrar, Covenant University 12.38–12.43

  6. Group Photographs All Participants 12.43–12.48

  7. Declaration of Exhibition Open/Exhibition The Chancellor, Covenant University 12.48–13.05

Chair:
Patrick Edewor (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Location: ALDC Main Auditorium
11:03
Joy Ogwu (United Nations, USA)
Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa: Models, Methods, and Policies
SPEAKER: Joy Ogwu
12:03
Bonny Ibhawoh (McMaster University, Canada)
Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa: Models, Methods, and Policies
SPEAKER: Bonny Ibhawoh
12:13
Timothy Oguntayo (Skye Bank, Nigeria)
Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa: Models, Methods, and Policies
SPEAKER: Timothy Oguntayo
13:10-13:40 Session 3: PARTNERS' PRESENTATIONS

Partners’ Presentation Partners 13.10–13.40

  1. Covenant Microfinance Bank: 13:10–13:15
  2. Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi: 13:15–13:20
  3. Chemical and Allied Products plc:13:20–13:25
  4. Goldbricks Business Palace ltd:13:25–13:30
  5. Tobadeli Nig. Ltd: 13:30–13:35
Chair:
David Omole (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Location: ALDC Main Auditorium
13:40-14:20Lunch Break
14:25-18:10 Session 4: Sub-Theme Presentations: Day One

P1 - Good governance: Accountability and transparency for sustainable development in Africa

  • Presenter: Dr. Tunji Olaopa, 
    • Executive Vice Chairman, Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy 14.25–14.50
  • Reactions: 14.50–15.05

P2 - Methods and concepts for enabling human capital development in Africa

  • Presenter: Dr. Nduka Okoisor, 
    • Head Talent Management, Forte Oil 15.10–15.35
  • Reactions: 15.35–15.50

P3 - Entrepreneurial Innovation as catalyst for development in Africa

  • Presenter: Mr. Summy S. Francis
    • President Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs 15.55–16.20
  • Reactions: 16.20–16.35

P4 - Developing the Knowledge Economy in Africa​

  • Presenter: Senator Foster Ogola
    • Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT & Cybercrime 16.40–17.05
  • Reactions: 17.05–17.20

P5 -  Sustainable infrastructure and technology for development in Africa

  • Presenter: Dr. Oluwakayode Olusola
    • Deputy Governor, Ekiti State 17.25–17.50​
  • Reactions: 17.50–18.05​
Chair:
Angela Eni (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Location: ALDC Main Auditorium
14:25
Tunji Olaopa (Ibadan School of Government and Public policy (www.ibsgpp.com), Nigeria)
P1 - Good governance: Accountability and transparency for sustainable development in Africa
SPEAKER: Tunji Olaopa
15:05
Nduka Okoisor (Forte Oil plc, Nigeria)
P2 - Methods and concepts for enabling human capital development in Africa
SPEAKER: Nduka Okoisor
15:45
Summy Francis (Association of Young Entrepreneurs, South Africa)
P3 - Entrepreneurial Innovation as catalyst for development in Africa
SPEAKER: Summy Francis
16:25
Foster Ogola (The Upper House, National Assembly of Nigeria, Nigeria)
P4 - Developing the Knowledge Economy in Africa
SPEAKER: Foster Ogola
17:05
Kolapo Olusola (Ekiti State Government, Nigeria)
P5 - Sustainable infrastructure and technology for development in Africa
SPEAKER: Kolapo Olusola