Day One
September 16, 2025
Day Two
September 17, 2025
Day Three
September 18, 2025
Setting the Stage for Workforce Transformation
Focus: Understanding the Disruption & Reframing L&D for the Future.
7.00 am - 8.30 am

Registration, Networking Breakfast. Marketplace Exploration
Delegates check-in, directed to breakfast and to explore the Marketplace. Seated by 8:15.
8.30 am - 9.00 am

Opening Formalities
Anthem, HSSE, Navigating the grounds, Programme review, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Ground Rules.
9.00 am - 9.15 am

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Welcome by LDNI President, Olumide Ajomale LDM, CEO, FTSL.
9.15 am - 9.45 am
Goodwill Messages
9.15 am - 9.45 am

Goodwill Message
Mr Fola Adeola OFR
Renowned Entrepreneur, Banker & Thought Leader
Renowned Entrepreneur, Banker & Thought Leader
9.15 am - 9.45 am

Goodwill Message
Mr. B. D. Chinoko
Director General, Centre for Management Development
Director General, Centre for Management Development
9.15 am - 9.45 am

Goodwill Message
Mr. Bulus James FITD, LDS
President/Chairman of Council Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD)
JCI Nigeria
Ghana Learning and Development Network
President/Chairman of Council Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD)
JCI Nigeria
Ghana Learning and Development Network
9.45 am - 10.45 am

Keynote 1: Future-Fit Talent: Building Capability for Organisational and National Development.
Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni.
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
10.45 am - 11.30 am

Panel Discussion: Redefining Workforce Readiness - Strategies for Building Future-Fit Talent
PANELISTS
Elizabeth Ajala LDS, Lead Human Resources, Babban Gona || Olufemi Oyebanjo, Managing Director, Work Nigeria || Chinwe Udo-Davis, CEO, Instollar
Elizabeth Ajala LDS, Lead Human Resources, Babban Gona || Olufemi Oyebanjo, Managing Director, Work Nigeria || Chinwe Udo-Davis, CEO, Instollar
12.00 pm - 1.15 pm

Marketplace Exploration
Exhibitor Showcases:
Tour of marketplace, exhibitor stands and LDNI Store with merchandise and member books
5-min talks by exhibitors in marketplace.
Tour of marketplace, exhibitor stands and LDNI Store with merchandise and member books
5-min talks by exhibitors in marketplace.
12.00 pm - 1.15 pm

Main Screen Sponsor Showcases
Screening of advertiser, exhibitor and sponsor marketing videos and brands.
5-minute talks by sponsors on main stage.
5-minute talks by sponsors on main stage.
12.00 pm - 1.15 pm

Lunch
Find diners offering the same L&D services as you, compare notes and opportunities to collaborate.
1.15 pm - 1.30 pm

Mobile Phone ‘How-to’ Hack
Micro-learning module
Create an interactive micro-learning module on your phone.
Create an interactive micro-learning module on your phone.
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Learning Track
AI-Powered Learning and Development Practices for Increased Productivity.
Bruce Prins || Success4All Academy
Bruce Prins || Success4All Academy
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Leadership Track
Developing Middle Managers as Culture Champions.
Dr. Henry Onukwuba LDS, Lagos Business School
Dr. Henry Onukwuba LDS, Lagos Business School
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Thriving Track
Wired to Learn: Applying the Psychology of Learning to Unlock Human Potential.
Maryam Aliko Mohammed, Nestle Board Member
Maryam Aliko Mohammed, Nestle Board Member
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Future-Fit Talent Track
Workforce Intelligence: Using Learning Analytics to Shape Talent Strategy.
Joel Omeike, Founder/CEO P4PE Institutes
Joel Omeike, Founder/CEO P4PE Institutes
2.30 pm - 3.10 pm

Reflections and Actionable Insights.
Dr. Tayo Oluwole LDS, CEO McTimothy,
Lagos Region Chair.
Lagos Region Chair.
3.10 pm - 3.40 pm

Mobile phone ‘How-to’ Session Pre- and Post-Assessments
Creating deployable Pre- and Post-Assessments in 5 Minutes.
John Kuro Ngoboh, LDP
Head of Faculty, Purple Training & Consulting
John Kuro Ngoboh, LDP
Head of Faculty, Purple Training & Consulting
3.40 pm - 3.55 pm

Day 1 Closing Remarks
3.55 pm - 4.00 pm

Making the most of the Conference.
Lagos Tour guide sign ups. Special discounts at restaurants and bars. Gala night activities.
Eno Iniworikabo LDS
Management Consultant, Skills Dynamics Services Ltd
Eno Iniworikabo LDS
Management Consultant, Skills Dynamics Services Ltd
4.00 pm
Day 1 Close
Lagos Tour guide sign ups. Special discounts at restaurants and bars. Gala night activities.
Adapting Strategies for Workforce Readiness
Future-Fit Organizations & Practical Solutions.
7.00 am - 8.30 am

Networking breakfast and Marketplace exploration. Seated by 8:15.
Sign up for your preferred breakout session and get your sticker. It is on a first come first served basis.
8.30 am - 9.30 am

Opening Reconnect
ATD Capability Model Cases.
9.30 am - 10.30 am

Keynote 2: Leading the Leaders: Why C-Suite Development Matters.
Dr. Maxwell Ubah LDS
CEO, Strategy House
CEO, Strategy House
10.30 am - 11.30 am

Industry Roundtables: Sector-Specific Challenges in Workforce Transformation - What Talent Leaders Need To Do Differently.
Moderator: Olasunkanmi Adenuga LDS
Business Director, Workforce Group
Industry Roundtable Leaders:
Bitrus Chinoko
DG, Centre for Management Development (CMD)
Steve Ojeh
Director. Corporate Services, Seplat Energy
Temi Dalley
GHRO, Sterling Bank
Abiola Salami, LDS
Peak Performer Africa
Business Director, Workforce Group
Industry Roundtable Leaders:
Bitrus Chinoko
DG, Centre for Management Development (CMD)
Steve Ojeh
Director. Corporate Services, Seplat Energy
Temi Dalley
GHRO, Sterling Bank
Abiola Salami, LDS
Peak Performer Africa
11.30 am - 12.00 pm

‘How-To’ Masterclass Data Visualisation.
Oluwafunto Ayinla LDA
Principal Training Development Officer
Industrial Training Fund, LDNI Director of Technology
Principal Training Development Officer
Industrial Training Fund, LDNI Director of Technology
12.00 pm - 1.15 pm

Networking Break & Marketplace Exploration.
Exhibitor demos, book signings, sign-ups for LDNI membership!!!
12.30 pm - 1.15 pm

Lunch.
Find diners who are your potential customers or vendors for your L&D Services.
1.15 pm - 1.30 pm

‘How-To’ Masterclass Podcast Create a Podcast on your smartphone in 10 minutes
How to topic.
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Learning Track(In-Person)
From Attendance to Impact: Measuring Learning Effectiveness and ROI in the New World of Work.
Mr. Osunde Ephraim || Organizational Capability Manager, Chevron Nig. Ltd
Mr. Osunde Ephraim || Organizational Capability Manager, Chevron Nig. Ltd
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Leadership Track(In-Person)
Coaching for Growth: Fostering a Feedback-Driven Culture.
Mrs. Abike Wesey || Executive Director, Royalgate Aspire
Mrs. Abike Wesey || Executive Director, Royalgate Aspire
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Thriving Track(Virtual)
Creating Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces for All.
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed, LDP
Clinical Psychologist
CEO, BlakMoh Consulting
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed, LDP
Clinical Psychologist
CEO, BlakMoh Consulting
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Future-Fit Talent Track(Virtual)
Creating Your L&D AI Agent (Lab)
Mr. Suleiman Shuaibu, LDS
Chief Consultant, BFT Consulting Services Limited
Mr. Suleiman Shuaibu, LDS
Chief Consultant, BFT Consulting Services Limited
12.30 pm -3.10 pm

Reflections And Actionable Insights.
Chinenye Edward LDS, CEO, Gracedge Ltd
3.10 pm -3.40 pm

17th Induction Ceremony
Ugochi Obi, LDS, Director of Membership.
3.40 pm -3.55 pm

Day 2 Closing Remarks
Kolawole Osinowo LDS
Board Chair, JCI Nigeria Training Institute.
Board Chair, JCI Nigeria Training Institute.
3.55 pm - 4.00 pm

Making the most of the Conference.
Oladele Ogunyale, LDA
CEO, DPS Consulting, LDNI Director Finance
CEO, DPS Consulting, LDNI Director Finance
4.00 pm
Day 2 Close
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Networking Dinner.
Ugochi Obi, LDS
Director Membership
Funmi Akinyele, LDS
Competition Manager.
Director Membership
Funmi Akinyele, LDS
Competition Manager.
Taking Action & Making an Impact.
Practical Implementation & The Future of Workforce Learning.
7.00 am - 8.30 am

Networking breakfast and Marketplace exploration. Seated by 8:15.
Sign up for your preferred breakout session and get your sticker. It is on a first come first served basis.
8.30 am - 9.00 am

Opening Reconnect
Victor Diali LDS
CEO, TalentEquip
CEO, TalentEquip
9.30 am - 10.30 am

Keynote 3: The Power of Mindset: Shifting Perspectives for Impact
Dipo Adebajo
CHRO, Sterling Bank
CHRO, Sterling Bank
10.30 am - 11.00 am

Team Building Activity
Dr. Funmi Akinyele LDS
CEO, Food Basket Foundation International
CEO, Food Basket Foundation International
11.00 am - 11.30 am

Charge to Delegates.
The Future-Fit Workforce -- A Call to Action.
Mrs. Ibukun Awosika
Nigerian Businessman & Author
Mrs. Ibukun Awosika
Nigerian Businessman & Author
11.30 am - 12.30 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Learning Track
Advanced hybrid facilitation and training delivery skills (Lab).
Bazallahi Mohammed || Manager Admin, Central Bank of Nigeria
Bazallahi Mohammed || Manager Admin, Central Bank of Nigeria
11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Leadership Track
Succession Planning for the Digital Age: Building Leadership Pipelines.
Lola Esan || Partner, EY.
Lola Esan || Partner, EY.
11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Thriving Track(In Person)
High-Performance Cultures: Balancing Well-Being and Productivity.
Akanimo Ekong || CEO, Candour Consulting
Akanimo Ekong || CEO, Candour Consulting
11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Future-Fit Talent Track(In Person)
Bridging Generational Knowledge Gaps in the Workplace.
Yemi Faseun || Chief Talent Officer, YF Talent Partners
Yemi Faseun || Chief Talent Officer, YF Talent Partners
12.30 am - 1.345 pm

Networking Break & Marketplace Exploration.
Practice deal making in the marketplace and over lunch!!!
12.30 am - 1.345 pm

Lunch
Wheeling and Dealing!!! – close those deals.
1.45 pm - 2.15 pm

‘How-To’ Masterclass.
Dr. Hassan Ismail, LDA
CEO, Eystone Development
CEO, Eystone Development
2.15 pm - 3.00 pm

Reflections And Actionable Insights.
LDG/LDA Members to report out. LDS/LDM to comment.
Abayomi Oyelola LDS || CEO, Daedalus Consultancy, Abuja Region Chair.
Abayomi Oyelola LDS || CEO, Daedalus Consultancy, Abuja Region Chair.
3.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Closing Keynote: Leading, Learning and Thriving as an L&D Practitioner.
Ubong Essien || Blue Economy Academy.
3.30 pm - 3.50 pm

Vote of Thanks.
Appreciation to sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, and organizers.
Habiba Balogun, LDS || CEO Habiba Balogun Consulting || CTD 2025 Conference Chair
Habiba Balogun, LDS || CEO Habiba Balogun Consulting || CTD 2025 Conference Chair
3.50 pm - 4.00 pm

Closing Formalities.
Final chance to sign up for Lagos Tour guide and LDNI membership.
4.00 pm

Conference Close.
Farewell Drinks in Marketplace till 6pm.
Rhythm Band.
Rhythm Band.
6.00 pm
General departure