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The Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria (APPON) has concluded its 2026 annual conference at Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN), Maryland, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. 

The four-day conference, held from October 28 to 31, 2026, was themed “African Philosophy, Good Governance and Social Justice.” It drew over 200 participants from higher institutions across the country. Scholars and philosophy professionals examined how African philosophical thought can promote good governance, accountability, social justice and sustainable development. The programme featured keynote and lead paper presentations, group discussions and the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Welcoming participants on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Wenceslaus Madu, the Registrar, Rev. Fr. Prof. John Ezenwankwor, thanked the Association for choosing CUN as the venue for this year's conference, noting that the hosting reflects the university’s commitment to scholarly exchange on issues of national and continental importance.

Prof. Terhembo Wuam of Kaduna State University delivered the keynote address, while Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, and Prof. Andrew Uduigwuomen of the University of Calabar served as lead paper presenters. They argued that Philosophy and most importantly, African philosophy must be a veritable source of African development, one that is workable and unique to the African.

A major highlight of the conference was the election of the new leadership of the association. The new officers are Rev. Fr. Prof. C. Ogbujah, President; Prof. Paul T. Haaga, Vice-President; Dr. Godwin Ogabo, Secretary-General; Dr. Peter Onwe, Assistant Secretary-General; Dr. Albert Ogoko, Treasurer; Dr. Emmanuel I. Archibong, Financial Secretary; Dr. Moses Terwase Torhemen, Public Relations Officer; and Prof. Jeremiah C. Chukwuokolo, Ex-Officio.

In his valedictory address, the outgoing President, Prof. Alloy Ihua, thanked members for their support and confidence during his tenure. He urged them to extend the same cooperation to the incoming administration, stressing unity and collective commitment to the Association’s growth.

The next annual conference will be hosted by the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Mark Irechukwu 
Public Relations Unit, CUN.