Theme: Strategic Initiatives for Transition to Renewable Hope in Smart Economies
Date: September 24-25, 2025
Venue: Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State
Schedule:
- Arrival: Tuesday, September 23
- Opening Ceremony & Plenary Sessions: Wednesday, September 24
- AGM, Induction of New Members, Dinner, and Fellowship Awards: Thursday, September 25
- Departure: Friday, September 26
Conference Fees:
| In Person | Virtual | |
| Early Bird (ends by August 31, 2025) | ||
| Members | 30,000 | 20,000 |
| Non-Members | 35,000 | 30,000 |
| Foreign Participants | $250 | $150 |
| Regular (From September 1, 2025) | ||
| Members | 35,000 | 25,000 |
| Non-Members | 40,000 | 30,000 |
| Foreign Participants | $300 | $200 |
Payment: All payments should be made to:
First Bank of Nigeria
Account name: The Academy of Management Nigeria
Account Number: 2005921368
Objectives of the Conference
SMART economies refer to economic systems that leverage advanced technologies, data analytics, and green innovative practices in order to enhance productivity, sustainability, and quality of life. They are economies with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals. The situation calls the attention of administrative and management scientists as this is the direction the Nigerian economy has turned.
Keynote Address
- Renewable hope in SMART economies: A focus on sustainable national development.
Lead Paper
- Strategic initiatives for transition to renewable hope in SMART economies: The case of Nigeria.
Sub-Themes
The main strategic features in intellectual development worthy of research and management education in the 21st Century Nigeria will consist of the following sub-themes:
A. General Administration and Management Strategy
- Digital transformation and technological integration.
- Green technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Consolidatory leadership and service delivery.
- Community engagement initiatives and planning.
- Research and development hubs.
- Capacity building and management education.
- Policy support and regulatory frameworks.
- Artificial intelligence
- Sustainability and corporate value reporting.
- Strategic leadership for sustainable transitions.
- Change management and policy innovation.
- Organizational agility and strategic renewal.
B. Human Resource Management/Organizational Behavior
- Talent management for green and smart transitions
- Reengineering work attitudes and culture for future-ready organizations
- Building emotional resilience and ethical commitment in transitioning economies
C. Marketing & Consumer Behavior
- Green marketing and consumer trust in renewable transitions.
- Branding and communication in sustainable markets.
- Behavioral insight for promoting eco-friendly consumptions.
D. Finance, Accounting & Taxation
- Financing mechanisms and architectures.
- Investment infrastructure.
- Strategic public financial management.
- Green bonds, Fintech, and ESG investments
- Accounting for sustainability
- Integrated reporting
- Public-private financial models.
- Tax laws and policies.
E. Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Entrepreneurial ecosystems for economic growth.
- Social innovation and grassroots entrepreneurship.
- Scaling startups in green and digital sectors.
F. Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Smart logistics and green supply chains.
- Sustainable operations strategy and digital intelligence.
- Redesigning production systems and carbon-neutral outcomes.
G. Management Information Systems/Digital Transformation
- Smart technologies and digital governance.
- Data-driven decision making and sustainable development.
- Cybersecurity ethics, trust and integrity.
H. Public Sector Development Administration
- Governance models for renewable and inclusive economies
- Managing transitions in public institutions for sustainable service delivery
- Leadership for policy coherence in green and digital development
I. Hospitality and Tourism
- Circular hospitality and SMART economy.
- Reinventing the wheels of tourism and hospitality.
- Marketing African creative industry and SMART economy.
Guidelines for Submission
- Full papers in Microsoft Word format should not be longer than 15 single-spaced pages (Times New Roman, font 12, 1 inch margin all round), including the title, tables, figures, appendices, references, and other illustrative materials.
- Full papers should have an abstract of not more than 250 words and should indicate the corresponding author. Each paper should indicate the title of the paper, author(s)’ names, institutional affiliation, email addresses and mobile number.
- Five (5) Keywords
- References must conform to the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition format.
Registration and Publication Opportunities
- Participants are required to register and/or submit their papers using the online form before the stipulated deadline.
- Registration for the Conference covers Conference folder, two tea breaks, two lunches, award dinner and attendance certificate.
- Authors of good quality papers will be invited to submit their papers for further consideration for publication in sponsoring Journals.
- The Professor Barnabas A. Agbonifoh Best Paper Award will go to author(s) of the best paper.
Host/Chairman of Conference
Prof. Jacobs S. Oboreh
Vice Chancellor, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State
Keynote Speaker
Prof Muhammad A. Mainoma
Immediate Past Vice Chancellor, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
Lead Paper Presenter
Prof Isaac Zeb-Obipi
Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Special Guest of Honour
Hon. Engr. Jonathan A. UKODHIKO
Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency
House of Representatives
National Assembly, Abuja
Special Guests
Professor Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari
Honourable Commissioner for Higher EducationDelta State.
Dr. Ashibogwu Kinsley
Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Primary EducationDelta State.
Correspondence
Professor Maryam Abdu
Vice President, TAMN & Chairman, Conference Organizing Committee
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Chairman, LOC
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Secretariat
Prof. Ofuan J. Ilaboya
Secretary, TAMN
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Administrative Officer
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