PROF. NLERUM S. OKOGBULE
Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University,
Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.

Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule, the current Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University, is a renowned Professor of International Law. He has published two books, one monograph, twelve book Chapters and over 50 articles in refereed national and international journals. Some of his articles have won Awards at International Conferences. His flagship article on ‘Globalization and African Development’, apart from being an Award Winner at the 25th Conference of the Association of Third World Scholars in Cape Coast, Ghana in November, 2009 is regularly cited by writers all over the world. His other Award-winning article ‘Combating the New Slavery in Nigeria: An appraisal of legal and policy responses to human trafficking’ is equally a global reference point on human trafficking. Professor Okogbule is an accomplished academic, a humane and unassuming administrator, a prolific writer, a consummate human rights activist, Legal Luminary of repute, and an Award-winning International Scholar.

MR. KHALIL SULEIMAN HALILU (Keynote Speaker)
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer,
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI),
Idu Industrial Layout, Abuja.

Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu from National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). He is the visionary leader at the helm of Nigeria's foremost technology transfer agency and the driving force behind the Agency. Khalil's mission is clear: to harness the power of modern science and engineering to propel Nigeria's industrialization agenda and position NASENI as a beacon of technological prowess on the national and global stage.
As Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil operates on creation, collaboration, and commercialization principles, ensuring that NASENI delivers world-class products and services. With a track record of founding and investing in cutting-edge technology ventures across diverse sectors like Logistics, Agriculture, E-Commerce, and more, Khalil brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience to his role. Notable among his ventures is ShapShap Logistics Ltd., revolutionizing on-demand delivery services, and The CANs, West Africa's premier eco-friendly technological hub fostering innovation and sustainability.  His expertise has positioned him to serve in enviable boards and advise leading companies/organizations, with evidence success stories. Such as Kuming Power China Group, Nuli Foods Company, Sudabelt Medical, Broadbased Communications, and Gongoni Company Limited, cementing his reputation as a trusted advisor in business and technology circles.
At NASENI, Khalil leverages his entrepreneurial spirit to chart a strategic course for Nigeria's economic transformation through technology transfer and adaptation. His passion for closing the technology gap in Africa drives him to explore new frontiers in technology, with a relentless focus on improving lives and livelihoods across the continent. He is a good spirited gentleman, approachable, with an endearing personality. Khalistan is happily married with children.

ENGR. TONYE EREKOSIMA (Plenary speaker- physical)
Head, Asset support, SPDC

TOPIC: The Challenges of Global Warming and its Dare Implications on the Nigerian Economy

Engr. Tonye Erekosima is a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, where he obtained a BEng in Chemical Engineering. He is an experienced Principal Process Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Skilled in Petroleum, Gas, Pipelines, HAZOP Study, and Pumps.
He has held several sensitive positions in Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria, where he grew within the ranks, from a Front End/Senior Appraisal Engineer, to a Principal Process Engineer, for the Assa North Project (Gas Supply Project), to a Principal Process Engineer, and then to Front End Development Lead, to Process Engineering support to the Oil & Gas Producing assets, and then to the Head, Asset Support. He is presently the Manager, Front End Engineering in Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria. He is married to a lovely wife with whom they have children. He is a highly patriotic, generous and compassionate individual, who takes interest in the development of individuals and organisations.

ENGR. DAERE AKOBO (Plenary Speaker-Physical)
GCEO, PANA Holdings

TOPIC: A Critical Appraisal of the Energy Crisis in Nigeria and the Way Forward.

Engr. Daere Akobo is an accomplished entrepreneur and a business juggernaut. He is the Chairman of PANA Holdings and the CEO of PE Energy Ltd, Kari Care Ltd.
Engr. Akobo holds a BSc in Physics (Electronics option) from the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology, now Rivers State University. He then veered into the oil and gas industry. In his early career he developed an exceptional expertise in the area of flow measurement solution, vibration and condition monitoring, as well as instrumentation and control systems, which has positioned him in the central point of the African Energy Industries. His lengthy productive employment with General Electric, constitutes the first in a series of personal developmental steps that helped him get accustomed to the technical standards of western businesses as well as the business cultures that benefits the Nigerian and African environment. After a period of several educative and productive years with General Electric Nigeria, during which period he was acclaimed for unique business skills which earned him an award of the, ‘Top Talent,’ throughout the continent. He later ventured into his own business as an entrepreneur, with the goal to developing a dynamic and proficient service platform for the industry in Nigeria. With a wide range of prestigious business alliances; he has laid the foundation for solid growth in the Nigerian and global energy industries. He has been honoured with several awards by many local and international (European) business partners for his excellence, these include; the ''Super Performance Award'' by Shell, Forbes , Guardian etc.
Engr. Akobo has risen to become a trusted point of reference for many international businesses that intend to enter Nigeria through association with a local party. He is a God fearing philanthropist, humble and dedicated to duty. He is happily married with children.

DR. JONATHAN IWORISO (Plenary speaker- Virtual)
Senior Lecturer London Metropolitan University, England

TOPIC: Econophysics: An Enhancement Tool in Economic Processes.

Dr Jonathan Iworiso is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics for the School of Computing and Digital Media at the London Metropolitan University. He is a native of Opume in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa Sate. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics/Statistics from the University of Calabar, an MSc in Statistics & Data Analysis, and PhD in Statistics with specialisation in Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques, from the University of Essex. He has over 12 years of teaching and research experience in the higher education sector.
Dr Jonathan Iworiso gained his academic knowledge and teaching experience beginning at the University of Calabar, then on to Federal University Otuoke, where he started off as a graduate assistant; he then proceeded to the University of Essex, where he earned his MSc and PhD degrees. He is passionate about the use of modern pedagogical approaches to facilitate teaching and learning support with sustainability in the higher education sector. He has recently developed a framework for decolonising the curriculum in science and computing with sustained evidence of effectiveness, focusing on students’ success. The framework could be extended to the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) via interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research collaboration with learned colleagues across the globe. 
Dr Iworiso is a recipient of an Exceptional Talent Endorsement with Exceptional Talent (Visa) Leave-to-Remain in the United Kingdom, following his demonstrable track records with laudable potentials, innovative research and effective contributions in the field of Machine Learning. He is highly committed to recruiting and supervising degree projects, MSc dissertations and PhD thesis in his field of expertise. He is highly experienced in the use of software and programming language (Excel, SAS, Stata, SPSS, R, RStudio, MATLAB, Python) for Computational Statistics and Data Analysis with applications in Finance, Economics, Environment, Biotechnology, Public Health, Medicine, Politics and Government Decision Making. 
Dr Iworiso is currently accepting PhD applications for supervision, in relevant disciplines with programming experience or expertise in the use of sophisticated statistical and data analysis software (R, RStudio, Python). He is a seasoned editor and/or reviewer of articles in many international journals including American Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, International Journal of Econometrics and Financial Management, Journal of Statistics Applications and Probability, International Journal of Data Science and Analysis, International Journal of Business and Risk Management, Journal of Forecasting. Dr Iworiso is highly dedicated to professional development and progression in his career. As part of continuing professional development (CPD) to promote best practices in the academia and contribute to sustainable development in the wider society, he is an active fellow of many professional bodies. His professional engagements have enhanced his job role, taking on appropriate leadership, administrative and management responsibilities. He is a member of several professional bodies including; Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Fellow, Royal Statistical Society (RSS) London  Member, International Statistical Institute (ISI)  Member, International Association of Statistical Computing (IASC)  Member, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Specialist Group  Member, Education for Social Justice Forum (ESJF). He is happily married with three children.