…VC assures on excellent hosting

By Adesina Wahab

Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, is set to host the 11th international conference of community psychology, ICCP, slated for August 28 to September 7, this year.
Briefing the press on Monday, the Vice Of Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who is also the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, said the programme would be held in three distinct phases.
She explained that the first phase would be pre-conference activities from August 28th – 30th, 2026, main conference: September 1st – 4th, 2026 and post-conference activities: September 5th – 7th, 2026
She described Community Psychology as a branch of psychology that focuses on the relationship between individuals and their social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.
“Its primary goal is to promote well-being and positive change at community and societal levels, not merely at the individual level. It is an action-oriented discipline that applies research to address social injustice, mental health challenges, empowerment, and systemic inequalities by working collaboratively with communities as partners to develop sustainable solutions.
” Against this background, the theme of ICCP 2026 is “Gathering in the Motherland: Celebrating Ways of the Waters and Reconnecting to the Source.” This theme reflects Africa as the cradle of humanity and knowledge and underscores the need to reconnect global psychological practice to indigenous wisdom, collective resilience, and community-centred solutions relevant to Africa and the world.”
On the reasons why LASU and the state of Lagos are the hosts, the VC said, “Lagos State is Nigeria’s most populous state, its safest commercial hub, and a destination of choice for tourism, trade missions, innovation, and global engagement. Individuals, visitors, tourists, and foreign partners arrive daily in Lagos for diverse purposes and leave fulfilled.
Lagos proudly stands as a Centre of Excellence, a mega city renowned for its intellectual leadership, cultural vibrancy, economic vitality, and innovation.
“Hosting ICCP 2026 at Lagos State University, a leading public tertiary institution with a strong tradition of scholarship, community engagement, and regional impact, further affirms LASU’s role as a hub for international academic exchange. Conference participants will not only engage in high-level scholarly discourse but will also experience the rich cultural, social, and creative offerings of Lagos State.
” We assure our global audience, including multidisciplinary practitioners and eminent scholars, of adequate safety, security, transportation, entertainment, and accommodation, all provided to international standards to ensure a safe, comfortable, and rewarding stay in Lagos, Nigeria.
” ICCP 2026 has already received strong support, endorsement, and partnership from reputable professional bodies and institutions, including the Pan-African Psychology Union, Nigerian Psychological Association, Zimbabwe Psychological Association, Ghana Psychological Association, Psychological Society of South Africa, and Tanzanian Psychological Association.
International institutional partners include the American Psychological Association, Adler University, DePaul University, Victoria University, National Louis University, and the University of South Africa, among others, with partnerships continuing to expand.
Africa’s Contribution to Global Psychology
ICCP 2026 will introduce a paradigm shift in psychology’s approach to addressing Africa’s systemic human development challenges.
“We acknowledge the collaboration of state tourism and hospitality agencies, multinational corporations, and strategic partners whose engagement strengthens conference infrastructure and enhances the experience of our international guests.
” We therefore call on governments at all levels, multinational companies, philanthropists, and public and private organisations to partner with and support Lagos State and Lagos State University in hosting this global event. ICCP 2026 offers significant opportunities for branding, advertising, networking, and commercial engagement.”