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Humanizing Our Broken World Amid Contemporary Challenges

Faculty of Humanities 1st International Conference

Events 2026

Conference Overview

Date

April 27th-30th, 2026

Location

New Lecture Theatre, Veritas University, Abuja

Time

9 AM - 05 PM Daily

Distinguished Guests & Speakers

Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas

Special Guest of Honour

Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas

Special Adviser to the President on Health, The Presidency, State House, Abuja

Prof. Toyin Falola

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Toyin Falola

The University of Texas at Austin, United States of America

Lead Paper Presenters

Prof. Yakubu A. Ochefu

Prof. Yakubu A. Ochefu

Chairman, Alumni Association of Nigerian Universities

Prof. Osita Agbu

Prof. Osita Agbu

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Baze University, Abuja

Col. Timothy Antigha (Rtd)

Col. Timothy Antigha (Rtd)

Executive Director, Armed Forces of Nigeria Radio Service

Prof. Gabriel B. Egbe

CONVENER

Prof. Gabriel B. Egbe

Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Veritas University, Abuja

Rev. Fr. Prof. Hyacinth E. Ichoku

Chief Host

Rev. Fr. Prof. Hyacinth E. Ichoku

Vice Chancellor, Veritas University, Abuja

Sub-Themes

Collaborative Humanities, Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Challenges
Digital Humanities, Methodological Innovations and Contemporary Challenges
Eco-humanities, the Environment and Technologies: Implications for the Future
Humanities, Socio-ecological Dimensions in Healthcare and Development
Humanities, Governance, Social Justice and Sustainable Development
Humanities, Artificial Intelligence and Data Sovereignty
Humanities, Conflicts and Transformative Peacebuilding
Humanities, Language, Communication and Contemporary Challenges
Humanities, Histories and Contemporary Challenges
Humanities and Philosophical Foundations
Humanities and Contextualizing Theological Studies
Humanities, Religion, and Reimagining African Cultural Creativity and Values
Humanities, Gender and Sexuality: Critical discourses in development
Humanities and Development: Contemporary Challenges for Adolescent and Young Persons

Submission Guidelines

  • The Conference welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across disciplines.
  • The abstract should not exceed 250 words typed single-spaced in font size 12 Times New Roman.
  • Include: 3-5 keywords; the author(s)' names; institutional affiliation; email addresses; mobile (WhatsApp) numbers.
  • All abstracts should be sent electronically to hum2026con@gmail.com and copy wycliffs@veritas.edu.ng.

Registration Fees

CategoryAmount
Nigerian Scholars₦25,000
Postgraduate Students₦15,000
Undergraduate Students₦10,000
Virtual Attendance₦20,000
International Participants$100
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Registration & Inquiries

Ready to participate? Register via the link below. For enquiries, call/whatsapp:
Dr. Samuel Wycliff: +234 806 051 0055
Dr. Patrick Ikani: +234 803 586 0428
Dr. Martin Onukwuba: +234 803 312 6866
Dr. Kevin Anweting: +234 806 665 1315

Submission of Abstracts is ongoing.