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Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda addressing the colloquium

The Second National Colloquium

Catalysing Nigeria's Journey to

A national gathering on the Jos Plateau, held in honour of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.

a $1 Trillion Economy

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6 August 2026 · Crispan Hotel

About the colloquium

We gather to build a stronger nation

The Colloquium 2.0 is held in honour of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe — the 'Zegeber-u-Tiv', 'Chimereze I' of Ebonyi, and the 'Kenrit' of the Ngas Nation — assessing his cradle, struggle and grace.

Its second edition returns to Jos for a day of keynotes, panels and ceremonies at the heart of the Jos Plateau.

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Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda addressing the hall

The colloquium in numbers

A convening built to put young Nigerians at the centre.

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On the day

The lineup

Chairman, keynote, discussants and royal fathers of the day.

  • Hope UzodinmaChairman of the OccasionHope UzodinmaExecutive Governor, Imo State · Chairman, APC Governors' Forum
  • Caleb Manasseh MutfwangChief HostCaleb Manasseh MutfwangExecutive Governor, Plateau State
  • Pam Dung ShaKeynote SpeakerPam Dung ShaUniversity of Jos
  • Benard DoroDiscussantBenard DoroMinister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
  • Chris KwajaDiscussantChris KwajaModibbo Adama University, Yola
  • DiscussantRosemary Angi AngaUniversity of Jos
  • Jumoke OduwoleDiscussantJumoke OduwoleHon. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
  • Yusuf GagdiSon of HonourYusuf GagdiMember: Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency
  • Barji BitrusSon of HonourBarji BitrusAPC Central Zone Senatorial Candidate, 2027
  • Jacob Gyang BubaRoyal Father of the DayJacob Gyang BubaThe Bongngom Jos · President, Plateau Council of Empires and Traditional Heads
  • Jika GolkitRoyal Father of the DayJika GolkitThe Ngolong Ngas of the Ngas Nation · President, Pankshin/Kanke Traditional Council
  • Lailah OthmanMother of the DayLailah Othman
  • B.B. Gaknung SeriChief ConvenerB.B. Gaknung SeriProf. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe Colloquium

Scholarships

10 students from every district to be awarded a scholarship

94 districts · 17 local governments

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Take part

Three ways to engage

Everyone registers first. From there, the colloquium opens up.

AttendRegister to attendSeven categories, a form that adapts to you, and a QR pass waiting at the end.Begin registration →
One daySee the programmeKeynotes, panels and technical sessions in one day on the Plateau.View the programme →
In his honourMeet Prof. NentaweEngineer, academic and National Chairman of the APC — the colloquium is held in his honour.Read his profile →

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Take your place at the colloquium

Registration is open across all seven categories. Secure your seat in Jos this September.

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