The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello (3rd right); with other principal officers of the institution at the press briefing.<\/p>\n
Lagos State University (LASU)<\/a> is set to host this year\u2019s International Conference of Community Psychology (ICCP) from August 28 to September 7, 2026.\n<\/p>\n The conference, themed: \u201cGathering in the motherland: Celebrating ways of the waters and reconnecting to the source,\u201d aims to bring about a paradigm shift in psychology\u2019s approach to addressing Africa\u2019s systemic human development challenges.\n<\/p>\n Addressing reporters on the forthcoming programme, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, disclosed that the conference will provide a unique opportunity for Africa to contribute meaningfully to global research and innovation in Community Psychology.\n<\/p>\n She explained that Community Psychology is one that focuses on the relationship between individuals and their social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.\n<\/p>\n According to the vice-chancellor, the conference will promote well-being and positive change at the community and societal levels, rather than just focusing on individual-level interventions. <\/p>\n She added that the event will feature over 700 participants and has received strong support from reputable professional bodies and institutions, including the Pan-African Psychology Union, Nigerian Psychological Association, and Psychological Society of South Africa. <\/p>\n The conference convener, Prof. Andrew Zanami, and Dr. Moshood Olanrewaju, stated that the programme has already received endorsements and partnerships from various institutions, highlighting the significance of the event.\n<\/p>\n She. assured participants of a global audience, including multi-disciplinary practitioners and eminent scholars, adding that LASU has put in place adequate safety<\/a> and security measures, transportation, entertainment, and accommodation to ensure a comfortable and rewarding stay in Lagos..\n<\/p>\n The Vice-Chancellor noted that hosting the conference in Lagos, a mega city renowned for its intellectual leadership, cultural vibrancy, economic vitality, and innovation, will provide Africa with a unique opportunity to contribute to global research and innovation in Community Psychology.\n<\/p>\n She added that ICCP is more than an academic conference, but a global invitation to experience Lagos State and LASU as spaces of knowledge production, innovation, hospitality, and openness.<\/p>\n