Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
ABU LIBRARY COMPLEX
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2025
THEME: "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Knowledge Ecosystem, Innovation, and Sustainable Development"
FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS
Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria cordially invites you to participate in the 2025 International Conference taking place at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria.
THEME: "Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Knowledge Ecosystem, Innovation, and Sustainable Development"
Conference Sub-Themes
- Smart libraries for sustainable development.
- Artificial intelligence in libraries.
- Smart knowledge and data curation.
- Open science and scholarship.
- Research data management and digital repositories.
- Use of modern research tools and practices.
- Bridging the digital divide in the 5th industrial revolution.
- Smart spaces for people with special needs.
- Collaborative technologies and future of schorlarly communications.
- Climate change, food security, andsustainable development in the knoeledge era.
- Health informatics, biotechnology and knowledge sharing for public good.
- E-learning and new pedagogy.
- Knowledge management in the 5th Industrial Revolution.
- Ethics, privacy and trust in smart knowledge ecosystem.
DATE
3rd – 5th December 2025 @10:00am Prompt
CORRESPONDENCES
Manuscripts and proof of payment are to be sent to:
2025abuinternational@gmail.com
| CONFERENCE FEES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Participation ₦35,000.00 |
Virtual Participation ₦25,000.00 |
Students ₦15,000.00 |
Retirees ₦15,000.00 |
| Vetting Fee ₦5,000.00 |
International Participants $100 (USD) |
International Student Participants $50 (USD) |
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| BANK ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Account Number 2200146474 |
Account Name Account Librarians Forum ABU Library Complex |
Bank Name United Bank for Africa (UBA) |
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Times New Romans, 12pt font size, APA 7th edition, not plagiarized and responsible use of AI. Manuscripts not more than 15pages.
IMPORTANT DATES
20th November, 2025
Deadline for submission of manuscripts
25th November, 2025
Notification of acceptance of manuscripts
3rd December 2025
Conference Date
VENUE
The CBN Center of Excellence Auditorium,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria.
Please Register at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLmfTXKOoOEPRYopbyXstkZ397VxIWtwNQbQLhiUQzdqdE_Q/viewform?usp=header
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Abdullahi Musa Ibrahim
Vice Chancellor, Kaduna State, University, Kaduna
Prof. Sani Fari
University Librarian, Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Prof. Adeyinka Tella
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Kwara State
Prof. Stephen M. Mutula
Dean and Head of School of Commerce, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Prof. Abu Yusufu
Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Prof. Umar Ibrahim
Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Dr. Aderonke Olaitan Adesina
Hubbard Center for Students Engagement, Depauw University, Green Castle, Indiana, USA
Prof. M. B. Muazu
Director, Distance Learning Center, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Prof. Ezra Shiloba Gbaje
Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Dr. Kudirat Abiola Adegoke
University Librarian, Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Dr. Sam Eze Jr.
Transformational Project Management Leader and Strategic Consultant, Lagos, Nigeria
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD CFR, Iyan Zazzau
Speaker House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Sen. Dr Aliyu S. Abdullahi, CON
Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Abuja, Nigeria
Hon. Jamilu Abubakar Albani
Executive Chairman, Sabongari Local Government Area, and ALGON chairman, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Prof. Ado Yusuf
Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
CHIEF HOST
Prof. Adamu Ahmed
Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
HOST
Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Muhammed
Ag. University Librarian, Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex, ABU, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
ENQUIRIES
Please contact the Secretary LOC:
+23470 3586 0259
2025abuinternational@gmail.com
Chairperson Local Organising Committee:
Dr (Mrs) Ibinaiye I. Dorcas
+23490 3449 8534
