THEME:REFOCUSING PLANNING ADMINISTRATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE URBAN GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The 56th International Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) will take place in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja from 27th - 30th October 2025, at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. It promises to be an awesome event with participants from academia, professional bodies, policymakers, members of parliament, non governmental and community-based organisations, government ofcials, planning agencies, and the general public in attendance. In addition, manufacturers, estate developers, marketers and product exhibitors in the built environment, among others, will be attending the conference. The gathering will be rich having participants from Nigeria, the rest of Africa and the international community, gather in the nation's capital city to interact, discuss and advance cutting edge solutions to planning issues relating especially to cities of the global south with special reference drawn from towns and cities in Nigeria and Africa in general.
Attending a conference can be a valuable investment in your career, offering a mix of learning, networking, and personal growth opportunities.
It provides attendees with the latest information, research, and trends.
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Attending with colleagues can strengthen team bonds and encourage collaboration.
It showcases the latest industry trends, technologies, and innovations.
Proposed Programme for NITP International Conference, 2025
• Registration/collection of materials. 1.00 - 5.00pm
• Church service 6- 12
• Management meeting. 12.00 - 1.30pm
• EXCO Meeting. 1.30 - 3.00pm
• Council meeting 3.00-6.00pm
• Registration/collection of materials. 8.00 - 4.00pm
• Colloquium on the URP Law 10.00 - 2.30 pm
• College of Fellows Meeting 3.00 -4.30 pm
• Group meetings (AWTPN, YPF, Educators Forum, URPSAN) 4.30-6.00pm
• Registration/collection of materials. 8.00 - 4.00pm
• Opening ceremony. 10-12noon
• Presentation of Lead Paper 1 12 - 12.45pm
• Presentation of Lead Paper 2 12.45 - 1.30pm
• Tea Break 1.30 - 2.00pm
• Panel Discussions on the Lead Papers. 2.00 - 3.00pm
• Induction of new members. 5.00-8.00pm
• Presentation of papers on parallel session 9 - 11.30pm
• Tea Break 11.30 - 12.00pm
• Artic infrastructure 12.00-2.00pm
• Presentation by Innovation Team 2.00-3.00pm
• Mentorship programme 3.00.4.00pm
• Presentation of Communique 4.00-5.00pm
• Cultural night /State Chapters Evening 6-8pm
• City walk 6.00- 8.00am
• AGM/election. 10.00-3.00pm
• Dinner party 5.00-8.00pm
What people had to say about the last conference
I had fun learning all through the conference. Will definitely come again next year
It was a pleasant experience as useful tips were shared
NICON Luxury Hotel, Area 11, Garki, Abuja
NICON Luxury Hotel, Area 11, Garki, Abuja
