International Conference on Leadership & Gender

Date21 Apr 2023

Project: Women Underrepresentation in Nigerian Higher Education Leadership

Funder: British Council – Gender Equality Partnership Programme

In Conjunction with CVCNU @ 60 Years Celebration

October 8th – 12th, 2023.

Abuja (Nigeria) and Hybrid

Call for Abstract and full paper and Registration

Leadership and gender issues in the higher education is the focus of the conference. Effective leadership is not the exclusive domain of either men or women and both can learn from the other. Inequality, inequity, disadvantage, and exclusion have been highlighted as major socio-economic indicators preventing development progress in many developing economies. Research, policies and practices of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) examines how to eliminate discrimination related to gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, physical, language and socio-economic background.

The UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, declared that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and Article 2 stated that “everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, birth or other status.” In the light of these development, this conference focuses on exploring opportunities for sharing best practices in leadership, equal treatment legislation, gender mainstreaming, integration of the gender perspective into all other policies and specific measures for the advancement of women into higher leadership position in the higher education system and other key sectors and organisations.

The Conference will be Co-hosted by the project: Women Underrepresentation in Nigerian Higher Education Leadership: A partnership between University of Lincoln, UK; African Development Institute of Research Methodology (ADIRM), Nigeria; and Office of Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU). The project is funded by British Council – Gender Equality Partnership programme. Also, the conference will be In Conjunction with CVCNU @ 60 Years Anniversary. The proposed City will be Abuja (Venue TBC) and date will 13-14th September 2023.

This conference showcases and promotes more awareness for the advancement of diversity that reflects on equality as a basic human right and the society should encourage everyone to pursue their chosen path in life, have equal opportunities to thrive, and can equally participate in and lead in any organisation, politics, community and society. Examples of topics which illustrate the scope of the conference are provided below:

Removing barriers and improving access to education for people of all genders
Enabling or improving gender parity between genders
Removing gender bias in academic and research practices
Gendered style of leadership
Gender and Management style
Historicizingequity, equality, diversity and inclusion (EEDI)
Higher Education and EEDI issues and challenges
60 years of Leadership in Nigerian Universities
Leadership and infrastructure
Gender and Education Access and Equity
Inclusive policies and practices in Higher education
Cultural and emotional intelligence
Psychological safety
Gender, Health and EEDI
Gender, Politics and EEDI
ICT, Gender and social equality or inequality
Gender, Poverty and EEDI
Institutions, Gender Issues and EEDI
Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Gender and EEDI
Workplace, Organisational Behaviour, Gender and EEDI
Gender-based violence; Gender stereotypes; Gender gaps in the labour market; etc.
Best-practice case studies on women’s leadership and role models
Examining women role models in education and other key industries
The importance of equity, diversity and inclusion and key challenges
EEDI policies and practices: What works, effective, or less effective, and why?
EEDI policies and practices related to staffing, inclusive classroom and campuses, research and innovation initiatives

Conference Impact:

This conference provides you with a unique opportunity to share your story and your research interest with a global audience of women, men, academia, activists, scholars, politicians, policymakers, journalists, social media, etc.

Who to attend: Anyone from Junior, Middle and Senior Academics, professionals, administrators and policymakers from Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, Ministries of Education and education agencies. Also, presenters and participants from other African countries are welcomed.

Co-Host: Women Underrepresentation in Nigerian Higher Education Leadership: A partnership between University of Lincoln, UK; African Development Institute of Research Methodology (ADIRM), Nigeria; and Office of Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. The project is funded by British Council – Gender Equality Partnership programme.

Date: October 8th – 12th, 2023.

Venue: Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Secretariat, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria [Venue TBC]

Important Dates

Abstract submission [01 May – 16 June 2023]
Accepted submission notification [June 26-30, 2023]
Full paper submission [28 July 2023]
Writing workshop to convert 10 – 15 best conference papers to Edited Book and Journal special issue publication [October 2023]

Submit full paper to: rebeccaemeordi@gmail.com

Keynote speakers and Guest speakers:

List out soon …… through the project website

Conference Registration Form

Presentation during the conference and attendance is FREE, however, registration is required using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV2YG1_7Mvafq0jmVbu2Bbg8Crc-1S_xX0J_Hew5WGZDI83Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Benefit for submitting paper and presenting:

All presenters will receive a certificate of presentation
The Best 5-8 papers will be peer-reviewed for publication in a special Issue Journal publication (Thompson Reuters and Scopus ranked journal)
The next 10-12 papers will be peer-reviewed for publication as Chapters in an Edited Book on Gender and Leadership to be published by international publishers (both printed book and online version).

Partnering Universities Representatives

University of Calabar	Dr. Brenda Akpan	Executive Director, Gender Development Centre
	Dr. Kingsley Abang	Deputy Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre
	Dr. Oluseyi Dada	Acting Director, Centre for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
Coal City University	Dr. Felicia Moh	Gender Specialist
	Okechukwu Chukwuemeka	Entrepreneurial Studies
	Uchenna Chuka-Ujam	EDI Specialist
Niger Delta University	Prof. Comfort Mbachu	Gender Specialist
	Dr. ThankGod Apere	Entrepreneurial Studies
	Prof. Christine Odi	EDI Specialist
Alex Ekwueme Federal University	Dr. Ngozi Uduma	Director, Centre for Gender Studies
	Dr. Emmanuel Nweze	Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship
	Prof. Dr. Johnny Ogunji	Director, Academic Planning
Bingham University	Dr. Iguodala Hope Cole Imuetinyan	Coordinator, Gender Studies
	Dr. Aigbedion Marvelous Isibor	Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovative and Leadership Studies
	Ms. Monica Alexander Ankeli	Director, Linkages and Transnational Education
Federal University Lokoja	Dr. Roseline Oshewolo	Gender Studies Specialist
	Dr. Martins Onimisi	Director of Entrepreneurship Development
	Prof. Muhammad Nasiru Suleiman	Director of Research and Innovation
Gombe State University	Prof. O. A Adepoju
	Dr. Nasiru Modibbo
	Hadu Naphtali Ligari
Prince Abubakar Audu University	Dr. Funmilayo Olubunmi Agbana	Gender Specialist
	Dr. Meyamoh Mero Onimisi	Entrepreneurship
	Prof. Daniel Friday Atidoga	EDI Specialist
Benue State University	prof. Chinwe Muodumogu	Former Director, Centre for Gender Specialist
	Prof. Benedict Iorzer. Labe	Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies
	Dr. Philip Bagu	Deputy Director, Quality Assurance
Lead City University	Dr. Modupe Ala	Gender Specialist
	Dr. E.R. Aderinto	Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
	Prof. Omolara Campbell	Dean Management and Social Science
Igbenedion University	Dr. (Mrs) Ugiomon Eruteya	Gender Studies
	Dr. Adekunle Sahees Ajisebiyawo	Equality Diversity
	Dr. (Mrs) Josiah Mary	Entrepreneurial Studies