Lagos, Nigeria – July 26, 2025 – The Centre for Public Service, Productivity, and Development (CEPROD), in collaboration with Crown University, Delaware, USA, and the Association of Pension Desk Practitioners, hosted a landmark event at the University of Lagos Guest House Conference Centre. The 2025 Lagos Leadership Summit, themed “Integrity in Leadership: Combating Corruption for National Renewal,” brought together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to address Nigeria’s governance challenges.
A Gathering of Thought Leaders
The summit featured high-profile attendees, including Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor and Director-General of the Prince Is Coming Political Movement, who was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Policy and Administration by Crown University, Delaware, USA. His recognition underscored the summit’s commitment to ethical leadership and policy excellence.
The event commenced with an opening address by CEPROD Director-General, Dr. Chris Egbu, setting the tone for a day of insightful deliberations. The first keynote presentation, “Public Policy and Economic Reform: Addressing the Challenges of Low Productivity and Infrastructure Deficits in Nigeria,” was delivered by Dr. David Adebisi Samuel, a seasoned academic administrator renowned for his contributions to development research and university leadership.
Following this, Professor Evans Osabuohien took the stage to dissect the summit’s central theme with his paper, “Integrity in Leadership: Combating Corruption for National Renewal.” His discourse highlighted systemic corruption as a major impediment to Nigeria’s progress and proposed actionable reforms for sustainable governance.
CEPROD Fellowship Inductions: Recognizing Excellence
A major highlight of the summit was the induction of new Fellows of CEPROD (FCP), a prestigious recognition for professionals demonstrating exceptional contributions to public service and development. The ceremony, presided over by CEPROD President, Professor Sandeep Kumar Gupta, PhD, and members of the Governing Council, honored distinguished individuals, including:
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Adekunle Michael FCP (Operations Manager, NIPCO)
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Dr. Akinfala Akinloye Kunle (Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, UK)
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Dr. Kontagora Ibrahim Umar FCP (Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru)
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Professor Eneanya Augustine Nduka FCP (Professor of Public Administration, University of Lagos)
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Ogu Richard Afenoko FCP (Senior Programme Manager, Amazon, USA)
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Dr. Okoro T. Emmanuella (Associate Professor & Consultant Cardiologist)
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Watti Tinuke FCP (Retired Permanent Secretary, Federal Civil Service)
The diverse cohort of inductees reflected CEPROD’s commitment to fostering cross-sector expertise in governance, healthcare, finance, and academia.
A Call for Ethical Leadership and Systemic Change
The summit reinforced the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and productivity in Nigeria’s public sector. Discussions emphasized that combating corruption requires not just policy adjustments but a cultural shift in leadership values. Participants agreed that sustained national renewal hinges on merit-based appointments, institutional reforms, and citizen engagement.
As the event concluded, attendees left with renewed optimism, armed with strategies to drive integrity-driven governance in their respective fields. The 2025 Lagos Leadership Summit not only celebrated excellence but also set a roadmap for a corruption-free, productive Nigeria.
For more updates on CEPROD’s initiatives and future summits, visit [CEPROD’s official website] or follow #CEPRODSummit2025 on social media.
Key Takeaways:
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Honorary awards celebrated exemplary leadership in public policy.
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Expert-led discussions tackled corruption, productivity, and policy reforms.
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New CEPROD Fellows were inducted, expanding a network of change-makers.
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A collective resolve emerged to prioritize integrity in governance for national development.
