Graduate Research and National Development.
The inaugural postgraduate conference of the School of Postgraduate Studies, COOU — a new annual gathering for postgraduate scholars and researchers across Nigeria and beyond.
At a Glance
The essentials.
NBFinal theme, dates, venue and registration fee will be confirmed by the Conference Committee. Indicative values shown for planning only.
How it works
From abstract to proceedings.
Submit your abstract
Register and submit a structured abstract through the conference platform.
Receive notification
The conference committee reviews submissions and notifies authors of acceptance.
Present your work
Accepted authors present at the conference in their assigned track.
Publish in proceedings
Optionally submit a full paper for peer review and inclusion in the conference proceedings.
Conference Committee
The leadership team.
Faculty Liaisons
Faculty Representatives
Supporting Staff
Committee Members
- Prof. Dominic Nwankwo
- Prof. Theophine Akunne
- Prof. Onyema Ilo
- Dr. Angela Ibekwe
- Dr. Ebele Offiah
- Dr. Nnalue Anthony Odikpo
- Dr. Chinelo Ohanyere
- Dr. Ofoegbu Cyril
- Dr. Chinonso Ofozoba
- Dr. Bernard Alajekwu
- Dr. Peter Ikegbunam
- Dr. Jacinta Nwangwu
- Dr. Ikenna Ibe
- Dr. Chidimma Odira
- Dr. Goodfaith Dike
- Dr. Gideon Nwafor
- Dr. Chinwe Obananya
- Dr. Chioma Okeke
- Dr. Godfrey Afamnede
- Dr. Blessing Chugo Idigo
- Dr. Cosmas Nwankwo
- Dr. Nonye Ezeaka
- Dr. Ndubuisi Emegha
- Dr. Chijioke Okoye
- Dr. Josephine Ngozi Morah
- Dr. Nwokolo Echezona
- Dr. Obiageli Akamobi
- Dr. Onyekachukwu Ebenebe
- Dr. Ngozika Ekwe
- Nnaemena Ugochukwu George
- Chibuzor Wilson Iteke
- Azubuike JohnPaul
- Collins Okelue
- Ifeanyi Emesiani
- Mbanefo Obioma D.
- Okwuenu Ezebuilo
- Nnatuanya Felix Obinna
Terms of Reference
Our mandate.
Plan, organise, and coordinate the annual Postgraduate Research Conference to maintain high academic standards.
Develop and review conference themes, sub-themes, and participation guidelines.
Oversee the call for papers, abstract review, and selection process.
Handle all logistical and administrative arrangements including venue, scheduling, and publicity.
Secure resources, partnerships, sponsorships, and technical support.
Produce a comprehensive post-conference report and support publication of proceedings.
Co-opt individuals into subcommittees for specialised expertise.