Programme of Events.
Pre-Conference Day.
Pre-Conference Day. (Wednesday, 8th October, 2025)
| TIME | ACTIVITY | DETAILS |
| 11:00 am – 11:45 am | Opening Ceremony (45 mins) | Chair: – Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, Executive Secretary, NUC • Welcome Remarks – Prof. Grace Jokthan, LOC Chair • Pre-conference Overview & Objectives (Workshop Leads) • Opening of the Pre-conference Events Rapporteur: Kehinde Akintola |
| 11:45 pm – 5:30 pm | Exhibitions open | Exhibitions |
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm |
Workshop 1 – Learning Analytics Venue: Atiku Abubarkar Auditorium |
Focus on learning analytics in African higher education (Mark Glynn, Catalyst IT Europe) Rapporteur: Kehinde Akintola) |
| 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm |
Workshop 2 – Academic Integrity Venue: Atiku Abubarkar Auditorium |
Strategies and tools for maintaining academic Rapporteur: Kehinde Akintola |
| 11:45 am – 5:30 pm |
Workshop 3 – Venue: Board room |
Hands – On Moodle Installation, Configuration, and Digital Teaching Best Practices (Dr. Adewale Adesina, University of Hull, UK) Rapporteur: Joshua Oladapo |
| 11:45 am – 2:00 pm |
Workshop 4 – Transforming TVET (Agricultural Education) Venue: Meeting room |
Beyond the Four Walls: Designing Engaging E – Learning Courses with Integrated Downloadable E – Resources (David Sodade, COLEAD) Rapporteurs: Chinedu Lemeke & Esther Akiode |
| 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Lunch Break (1 hr 15 mins) | Participants break, then resume immediately after. |
| 3.15 – 5.30pm | Workshop 5– ReadSpeaker Venue: Atiku Abubarkar Auditorium |
Bridging the Digital Divide: Inclusive Learning with ReadSpeaker in African Contexts (Abir Guetiti & Geraud Gnanga, ReadSpeaker) Rapporteurs: Chinedu Lemeke & Esther Akiode |
Conference Day 1.
Day 2: Thursday 9 October 2025 – Conference Day 1
Theme: Leveraging the Power of Disruptive Technologies for Africa’s Educational Transformation
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 9:00 – 9:45 AM |
Opening Ceremony Goodwill Messages: South Africa High Commission, Adapt IT, UNESCO, Intradot, Galaxy Backbone, NITDA |
| 9:45 – 10:30 AM | Keynote Address – Disruptive Technologies: Transforming Africa’s Educational System for Sustainable Development. Ms. Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi – University of South Africa (UNISA) Rapporteurs: Amami Augusta & Kayode Adebayo |
| 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Tea/Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:15 AM – 11:55 PM | Lead Paper 1: Breaking Barriers: Access and Equity in African Education (Track 1) – Prof. Puleng LenkaBula, University of South Africa (UNISA) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Panel Discussion 1: Inclusivity or Illusion? The Real Impact of Moodle in Meeting Diverse Learners’ Needs. Chair: Mr Nkosinathi Hiogwane,Adapt IT Rapporteurs: Amaka Biose & Kenneth Nwanah • Dr. Adewale Adesina – University of Hull, UK • Dr. Bwambale Rashid Ramadhan – Uganda Management Institute • Dr. Lukuman Bello – NOUN, Nigeria • Mrs. Zara Mala Bukar – Student, NOUN |
| 1:00 – 2:15 PM | Lunch Break |
2:15 – 4:15 PM: Parallel Session 1
| Track 1: Inclusive Access and Student Success with Moodle | Track 2: Empowering Skills Development and Innovative Pedagogies with Moodle | Track 3: Building Sustainable and Innovative Moodle Ecosystems |
| Chair: Professor Johnson Opateye Rapporteur: Esther Akiode |
Chair: Dr Bwambale R. Ramadhan Rapporteur: Kehinde Akintola |
Chair: Dr Catherine Nkude Rapporteur: Joshua Oladapo |
| 4:15 – 4:55 PM | Lead Paper 2: Integrating Future Ready Skills into Africa’s Education System Prof. Francisca Oladipo – Thomas Adewumi University, Oro, Nigeria Chair: Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu Rapporteurs: Amami Augusta & Kayode Adebayo |
Conference Day 2.
Friday 10th October 2025 Conference Day 2
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Panel Discussion 2: Can Moodle Future Proof Education? Balancing Innovation, Skills, and Student Safety Chair: Professor Francis Egbokhare Rapporteurs: Moses Adegboye & Joseph Ekoja • Prof. Ebenezer Malcalm – Ghana Communication Technology University • Dr. Lianne Keiller – University of Stellenbosch, South Africa • Prof. Musa Abiodun Aibinu- Summit University, Offa, Nigeria • Prof. Alex B. Mukulilo – Open University Tanzania |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Lead Paper 3- Sustainable Transformation: The Role of Partnerships and Technology – Mr. Paul Ayim – Managing Partner, Phillips Consulting, Lagos, Nigeria Chair: Dr Lianne Keiller Rapporteurs: Moses Adegboye & Joseph Ekoja |
| 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Tea/Coffee Break & Networking |
11:15 AM – 1:15 PM: Parallel Session 2
| Track 1: Inclusive Access and Student Success with Moodle | Track 2: Empowering Skills Development and Innovative Pedagogies with Moodle | Track 3: Building Sustainable and Innovative Moodle Ecosystems |
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Chair:Prof. Ebenezer Malcalm Venue: Atiku Abubarkar Auditorium |
Chair: Dr Khanyisile Mayekiso-Twabo Venue: Board Room |
Chair: Prof Juliet Inegbedion Venue: Meeting Room |
| 1:15 – 2:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 2:30 – 3:45 PM | Panel Discussion 3: Policy, Ethics, and the Future of Digital Education in Africa Chair: Advocate Nandipha Ntsaluba, UNISA Rapporteurs: Hamza Aliyu & Grace Ameh • Mr. Jimson Olufuye – Kontemporary Konsulting Ltd – Principal Consultant Abuja • Dr. Inuwa Kashifu – Director General, National Information and Technology Development Agency, Abuja • Albert Mendy, UNESCO, Abuja • Prof. Francis Egbokhare – University of Ibadan, Nigeria • Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono, FNIA – Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Nigeria |
| 3:45 – 4:45 PM | Panel Discussion 4: Learning Analytics in Moodle Chair: Dr Amina Sambo Rapporteurs: Hamza Aliyu & Grace Ameh • Prof. Paul Prinsloo – University of South Africa • Prof. Christine Ofulue – NOUN, Abuja • Dr. Fumilayo Dorherty – Yaba College of Technology, Lagos • Mark Glynn, Catalyst IT, EuropeMr Nkosinathi Hiogwane, Adapt IT |
| 4:45 – 5:15PM | Closing Plenary (Reflections from Track Leaders, Recommendations, Future Directions, Closing Remarks) |
7:00 – 9.00pm: Gala Night
Theme: Celebrating Africa's Digital Futures
Formal African Elegance: Men in agbada or kaftan, women in flowing evening gowns with African fabrics
Alternative: Western-style black-tie attire (tuxedos and evening gowns)
Color Code: Incorporate Gold, Green, and Deep Blue.
Chair
Dr. Bosun Tijani
Honourable Minister of Communication, Innovation and
Digital Economy, Nigeria
Venue
Abuja Continental Hotel
1 Ladi Kwali Street, Wuse, Zone 4,
FCT, Abuja