OVERVIEW OF THE CONFERENCE:

Harnessing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) towards Expanding Economic Frontiers: Opportunities, Challenges, and emerging solutions

Aim

In September 2015, all Member States of the United Nations agreed on a blueprint, towards making the world a better place for everyone. The blueprint proposed that by year 2030, the seventeen objectives of the Sustainable Developmental Goals will be achieved. However, the SG-SDG-Progress Report of year 2024, shows that overall progress assessment across targets with trend data, 2024 or the latest data of SDGs was 17 % on track, 18% moderate progress, 30% marginal progress, 18% stagnation and 17% regression. These indices have prompted the objective of this conference; to adopt a multidisciplinary approach, across the globe to germinate workable plans towards achieving the expected target performance of the SDGs, while seeking ways for propelling economic frontiers of participating entities. This second international conference, of the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Maiduguri, will be hosted physically and virtually at the, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State. It seeks to bring together academicians and practitioners from different disciplines, in the ambiance of the University Community. Both national and international speakers will be available to share their wealth of knowledge, as well as networking opportunities. We look forward to receiving you.

Conference tracks:

Within the purview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are relatively intertwined with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework, the main theme of this conference, “Harnessing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) towards Expanding Economic Frontiers: Opportunities, Challenges, and emerging solutions” is broken into tracks that border on the intersect of SDGs and ESG framework along the line of some departments, within the faculty of management sciences and other faculties of the University of Maiduguri. This will allow researchers to dwell on current positions, challenges, and workable solutions of dimensions of SDGs and ESG Framework, within their respective discipline. Submissions are also welcome on different views, research settings, country contexts, methodologies, and conceptual as well as empirical works on SDGs. Authors are encouraged to make submissions on different aspects of the SDGs.

Participant:

Sub Themes:

Tracks	Sub-themes
Accounting	Disclosure practices and sustainable development goals Government budget figures and aspects of SDGs Board gender diversity Integrating SDGs into accounting curriculum Climate change accounting and reporting Value-chain accounting and Sustainable development goals Climate change accounting Accounting for green energy Aspects of taxation Auditing Corporate governance SDGs and human resource accounting Sustainability accounting
Banking and Finance	Investment strategies Financial planning Risk management Wealth preservation Wealth building
Business Administration	Entrepreneurship and innovation Strategic management and leadership Sustainable supply chain & business models Risk management & resilience Human resource development International trade & export development
Marketing	Entrepreneurship and innovation Strategic management and leadership Sustainable supply chain & business models Risk management & resilience Human resource development International trade & export development
Public Administration	Digital inclusiveness and e-participation Grassroots Advocacy Managing Technological Changes Environmental Protection and Resource Management Public health policy change
Entrepreneurship	Entrepreneurial solutions for social inclusivity Social entrepreneurship for economic development Entrepreneurial innovation for sustainable infrastructure Entrepreneurship and consumption Entrepreneurial education and skills development Collaborative entrepreneurship and innovation
Economics	Economics and Sustainable Development Goals
Peace and Conflict	Peace and conflict and Sustainable Development Goals
Humanitarian	Aspects of Humanitarian development and Sustainable Development Goals
Social Sciences	Dimensions of Social sciences and Sustainable Development Goals
Education	Dimensions of Education and Sustainable Development Goals
Oil & Gas	Sustainability accounting practices in the oil and gas industry Sustainable resource management practices investments, and technologies for optimizing operations safety, reliability, efficiency, environmental, and social awareness practices.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)	With a focus on coordinating environment, society, and economy for long-term balance. It emphasizes conserving natural resources and meeting present and future human needs sustainably. On the other hand, environmental aspects of ESG include Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Waste reduction and management. Authors are welcomed to make submissions on different aspects of the social dimensions of SDGs and ESGs. While social aspects of SDGs dwell on poverty reduction, social investment and the building of safe and caring communities, social aspects of ESG include human rights and equity - an organization's relationships with people, as well as its policies and actions that impact individuals, groups, and society. With a focus on good governance, the governance aspect of SDG is poised to assist societies to develop an effective government within a democratic system, and to implement sustainable development principles through global partnership. Similarly, governance under the ESG framework examines how a company polices itself, focusing on internal controls and practices to maintain compliance with regulations, industry best practices and corporate policies; for example, company leadership and management. Authors are encouraged to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in their submission.
Others	Engineering and SDGs Agriculture Dimensions of primary healthcare and SDGs Health History Arts

PERSONALITIES

Special Guest of Honour:
His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, FNSE, mni, CON, GCON (Niger), The Executive Governor of Borno State

Keynote Speaker:
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), CON, FCIIS, FBCS, FNCS, Former Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

Lead Paper Presenter:
Professor Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Muonso, The Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) of Nigeria

Chief Host:
Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri

Host:
Professor Shehu Mustapha Liberty, Ph.D, FIMC, CMC, SFIPMA, ECRTD (UK), Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences

Chairman of Opening Ceremony
Professor Haruna Dantoro Dlakwa Former Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences

Professor Opeyemi Kehinde Akinniyi FCA Chairperson, Conference Organising Committee (08053083335)

Dr. Abubakar Alhaji Adamu Secretary, Conference Organising Committee (08061548181)

Submission guidelines

Abstract: Word count: between 150 to 300 words, in six to seven sentences
Full paper: between 4000 to 10,000 words, excluding list of references
Referencing: American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition
Font Character: Times new romans, size 13, 1.5 line spacing, normal margin

Important Dates

Event	Date
Upload of abstract and full paper opens:	1st November 2024
Submission for Postgraduate Colloquium opens:	1st November 2024
Upload of abstract and full paper closes:	15th January, 2025
Notification of accepted paper:	Rolling basis
Early bird registration:	1st November to 30th November, 2024
Submission for postgraduate Colloquium closes:	15th January, 2025
End of registration:	11th February, 2025
Conference Arrival:	11th February, 2025
Opening Ceremony and Virtual Plenary Sessions:	11th February, 2025
Virtual Plenary Sessions & Postgraduate Colloquium:	11th February, 2025
Plenary Sessions and Dinner:	11th and 12th February, 2025
Closing ceremony and Departure:	13th February, 2025

Correspondence email: fmsconference@unimaid.edu.ng
Website: https://www.unimaidfms.org

Conference fee per participant: International participant: $150
International Student: $75
National:
Participant fee: N 30,000
Student fee: N20,000
Postgraduate Colloquium: N20,000
Virtual participant without conference items: N20,000/ $75

Bank Name	Name of Account	Account Number	Currency
First Bank of Nigeria	Unimaid Faculty of Management Sciences Conference	2041230123	Naira
First Bank of Nigeria	Unimaid Faculty of Management Sciences Conference	2041249185	Domiciliary
Zenith Bank	Faculty of Mgt Sci. Conference	1221733331	Naira

Nature of Conference Participation: Hybrid

How to register:
1. Visit the conference website: visit https//www.unimaidfms.org
2. Login if you already have an account (or create an account if you are new)
3. Register for the conference and upload abstract
4. After receiving mail of acceptance of abstract, proceed to make payment via web-pay option and complete your registration
5. Upload full paper

Format for paper Submission guideline: The following outline is suggested
A: Cover page
i. A submission shall conform with the format below:
Title:
Author(s)
Affiliation of author(s)
Abstract
Key words

B: Body of paper
1. Introduction
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Justification for the study/statement of problem
1.3 Objectives
1.4 Research question/ Research Hypothesis/hypotheses
1.5 Significance
1.6 Scope and Limitation(s)

2. Literature Review

3. Method

4. Data analysis and discussions
5. Summary, conclusion and recommendations
6. Practical and policy Implications

Note: Only papers presented by a registered author will be included in the conference proceedings.
Paper and presenter Eligibility Guideline:
i. Papers must not have been previously presented or scheduled for presentation at any other conference.
ii. An author can have his/her name in a maximum of three (3) Papers.
iii. To Attend (Physically or virtually) AT LEAST ONE author from each accepted submission must be registered and be present at the Conference by 11th February, 2025.
iv. Accepted papers without AT LEAST ONE registered author and presentation will be withdrawn and will not be included in the conference proceedings.
v. Only registered participants will be issued with e-certificate of attendance
Publication Opportunities:
The Faculty of Management Sciences University of Maiduguri, offers several outlets for publishing accepted papers after the conference.