6th International Conference 2026
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Centre for Continuing Education
The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, is hosting its 6th International Conference 2026.
Conference Theme:
“Strengthening Continuing Education for Sustainable Development in Africa Digital Era”
Date and Time
Date: Monday, 28th to Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue
Main Hall, Saint John’s Campus
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Keynote Presenter
Prof. Lyias Dodd Gilbert
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Host
Prof. Goddey Wilson
Director
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Chief Host
Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu
Ag. Vice Chancellor
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Organizing Committee
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Dr. Emmanuel W. Oji
Phone: 08036431028
Secretary, Organizing Committee
Mrs. Celestina Nathaniel
Phone: 08039509869
Conference Subthemes
The conference will accept papers covering the following areas:
- Vocational and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Education and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Sciences and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Technology and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Humanities Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Management and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Accounting and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Socio Sciences and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Engineering and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Technical Education and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Administration and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Agriculture and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Tourism, Hospitality Management and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Home Economics and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Political Science, Governance and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Medical Studies and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Office Management, Practice and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Banking, Finance and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Business Education and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Communication and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Economics, Petroleum Studies and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Policy Studies and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Physics, Geophysics and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Mathematics, Statistics and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Foreign Language, Diplomacy and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Peace Studies and Sustainable National Development in the Digital Era
- Other related fields of study
Conference Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Physical Presentation | ₦20,000 |
| Virtual Presentation | ₦15,000 |
| P.G. Student’s Presentation | ₦15,000 |
| Student’s Participation Without Paper | ₦6,000 |
Abstract Submission
Submission Deadline
Abstract submission and acceptance is open until 20th August 2026.
Intending participants are required to submit abstracts on topics relating to the conference theme.
Submission Email
Abstract Requirement
Each abstract should not exceed 250 words.
Full Paper Requirements
Participants are expected to come to the conference with five copies of their full papers.
Papers that meet the required standard will be published in the IAUE Journal of Universal Research after peer review.
Full papers should:
- Not exceed 15 pages of A4 paper
- Be printed on one side only
- Follow the 7th Edition of APA referencing style
Participants who are unable to meet the abstract submission deadline are advised to come to the conference with copies of their papers.
Conference Fee Payment
Conference fees should be paid into the following account:
Bank: First Bank
Account Number: 2041949618
Account Name: Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, CCE Imprest 2
Proof of Payment
The teller evidencing payment should be scanned and emailed to:
The teller may also be presented at the point of registration.
Call for Journal Articles
IAUE Journal of Universal Research
The conference flyer also announces a Call for Journal Articles for January 2027 for the IAUE Journal of Universal Research.
Submission Email
Fees
Vetting Fee: ₦5,000
Publication Fee: ₦20,000
Contact
08037236862
Important Conference Information
Participants are encouraged to submit their abstracts on or before 20th August 2026 and prepare their full papers in accordance with the stated formatting and submission requirements.
The conference will take place from Monday, 28th September to Wednesday, 30th September 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM daily, at the Main Hall, Saint John’s Campus, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
