The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), in collaboration with the University of Ibadan, is set to hold its 19th International Annual Conference, General Assembly, and Investiture of Fellows between November 24 and 28, 2025, at the Abiola Ajimobi Resource Centre, Parry Road, University of Ibadan.
Themed “Economic Challenges and the Tasks of Building Sustainable Peace in a Globalised World,” the five-day event will bring together scholars, peace practitioners, policymakers, and security experts to deliberate on strategies for promoting peace and stability in the face of global economic disruptions.
Keynote speakers for the conference include Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, and General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff. The event will also feature notable dignitaries such as the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
Other distinguished personalities expected at the conference include Chief Bisi Akande (Father of the Day), Mrs. Florence Ajimobi (Mother of the Day), and His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Dr. Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, the Olubadan of Ibadanland (Royal Father of the Day).
The conference activities will commence on November 24 with pre-conference meetings of the SPSP Body of Fellows, Local Organising Committee (LOC), and Central Working Committee (CWC). The official opening ceremony, University of Ibadan Day, exhibitions, awards, and practitioners’ panel will follow on November 25.
From November 26 to 27, there will be peace practice workshops and paper presentations, while the General Assembly and Dinner will round off the event on November 28.
SPSP President, Mr. Nathaniel Msen Awuapila, and Secretary General, Dr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Lateef, stated that this year’s conference would focus on pragmatic approaches to addressing economic pressures that threaten global peace and stability.
The Local Organising Committee is chaired by Dr. Olusola Isola, with Dr. Olanrewaju Abdlwasii Oladejo serving as Secretary.
The SPSP, which holds UN ECOSOC Consultative (Special) Status and is a member of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), has over the years worked with global partners such as Search for Common Ground, the United Nations Institute for Peace, and various academic institutions to promote peace education and conflict resolution initiatives.
The conference promises to be a convergence of ideas and innovations aimed at building a more peaceful and resilient global society.
