Lagos Leadership Summit

Lagos Leadership Summit – 26th July 2025

Theme: Integrity in Leadership: Combating Corruption for National Renewal

Overview:

This topic explores the critical role of integrity in leadership as a foundation for good governance and sustainable national development. It highlights how ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability are essential in the fight against corruption. By promoting values-based leadership, the discussion emphasizes the need for leaders at all levels to model honesty and responsibility, thereby restoring public trust, strengthening institutions, and fostering national renewal.

PAPERS TO BE PRESENTED

1. Public Policy and Economic Reform: Addressing the Challenges of Low Productivity and Infrastructure Deficits in Nigeria

Dr. David Adebisi Samuel, a distinguished academic, administrator, and economist from Koro in Ekiti LGA of Kwara State, began his education at LSB Primary School, proceeded to Kwara State College of Technology for his A-Level, and earned a B.Sc. in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in 1988; following his NYSC in Oyo State, he was retained at ABU as a Graduate Assistant, completed his M.Sc. in Economics in 1992, and lectured at the Nigerian Defence Academy until 1998, after which he served in full-time Christian ministry until 2014, then returned to academia, earning a Ph.D. in Economics from ABU in 2021, lecturing at Federal University Dutsin-Ma and Veritas University, Abuja, before joining Trinity University, Lagos in 2022 as Senior Lecturer, later becoming Director of Academic Planning, and in 2024, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences; he has chaired major academic events including the university’s 1st and 2nd Convocation Ceremonies, and is a widely published scholar with the ambition of attaining professorship in Economics.

2. Integrity in Leadership: Combating Corruption for National Renewal

Prof. Evans Osabuohien is a distinguished Professor of Economics at Covenant University, Ota, and the Founding Chair of DIaDeRC (DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre), Nigeria. With over two decades of experience, he has authored five books and over 212 scholarly articles. He has led and participated in numerous funded projects and has consulted for international organizations, including IFPRI, UNCTAD, UNU-WIDER, ACBF, AERC, and CODESRIA.

In 2016, he became the youngest Head of Department at Covenant University and was promoted to Full Professor in 2017, making him the youngest in the university’s history. He was recognized as one of Nigeria’s six youngest professors in 2020. He also founded CEPDeR and RCE Ogun (2018-2021).

Prof. Osabuohien serves as a Visiting Professor at Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique) and the University of Lusaka (Zambia). He has held academic positions in Vietnam and Germany and is an external examiner for various universities. Additionally, he serves on the boards of multiple companies and coordinates the African Scholars Mentorship Network. He is a Global Author for UNEP’s GEO-7 report and a Council member of the Nigerian Economic Society. He is married with children.

3. Moderator

Dr Chris Egbu is a peak productivity coach, author, public speaker and productivity auditor.
He is the Director General- the Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development.
Dr Chris Egbu, is an outstanding professional in the field of research with a focus on Management, Finance, Productivity, Pension, Entrepreneurship, Training and Development. With a PhD in Finance and being a global Certified Management Consultant (CMC) Dr Egbu's expertise is highly regarded. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, Fellow, National Institute of Credit Administration and a Fellow of the Centre for Productivity. To his credit, has written seven (7) books amazon.com/author/chrisegbubooks

At this summit, Crown University, USA will be awarding honorary doctorate degrees (Honoris Causa) to some distinguished individuals in recognition of their significant contributions to advancing progress and sustainability.

Schedule of Activities for the Honorary Doctorate:

5 - 23 May 2025: Nomination of Awardees.
26 - 30 May 2025: Screening and Confirmation of Honorary Doctorate Awardees.
2 - 20 June 2025: Confirmation of Payment from Nominated Honorary Doctorate Awardees.
23 - 27 June 2025: Compilation of Names of Honorary Doctorate Awardees with Confirmed Payment.
30 June 2025: Dispatch of Names of Confirmed Honorary Doctorate Awardees to Crown University, Delaware, USA for processing..
11 July 2025: Receipt of Certificates and other Materials from Crown University, Delaware, USA in Nigeria
14 - 23 July 2025 Preparation for the Honorary Doctorate Award Ceremony.
26 July 2025: Honorary Doctorate Award Ceremony/Conferment of Degree (Honoris Causa) at the University of Lagos..

Leadership Summit and Honorary Doctorate Award by Crown University, USA will be held on 26th July 2025 at 11 am prompt at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

CROSS-SECTION OF AWARDEES

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CeProd Fellowship Induction workshop at Ekiti State Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria on November 19th, 2020.

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Presentation of CeProd Fellowship certificate by Engr. Dr. Adeyemi Gbenga Abayomi, FCP - VP CeProd to Engr Sunday Adebayo Babalola, FCP - Director, All Grace Energy Limited.

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Presentation of CeProd Fellowship certificate and Plaque by Dr Chris Egbu, FCP - DG CeProd to Ezrel Tabiow, FCP - Special Assistant (Press) to the Senate President.