By Samson Obande, Lafia

The School of Administration and Business Studies, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State, has announced its 1st National Conference (Hybrid – Physical and Virtual).
The three-day conference is scheduled to hold from Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd October, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, by 10:00 a.m. prompt.
The theme of the conference is “Technology-Driven Governance, Socio-Economic Development and National Security in Nigerian Contemporary Society.”
The keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Muhammed Akaro Mainoma, former Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, while Prof. S. S. Ojo of the Department of Sociology, Federal University of Lafia, will present the lead paper.
The Dean, School of Administration and Business Studies, Dr. Akwakipi Akodos Egga, will serve as Host, while the Rector of the Polytechnic, Assoc. Prof. Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata, is the Chief Host.
The Planning Committee invites members of the academic community, researchers, students and the general public to attend.