Conference Theme:
The South East in the Context of Political and Economic Development of Nigeria. sub-themes: - Ndigbo and other Nigerian groups in the early colonial era - to 1929 - Igbo economy in the colonial era - 1952 - Ndigbo in Nigerian nationalist movement - Ndigbo in the politics of politics and economy of Nigeria in the 1950s and 1960 - The post-civil war years - to 1979 - Ndigbo since the Second Republic - Other topics that relate to the historical and contemporary experience and challenges of the Nigerian state will be considered.

How to Participate: Please submit an abstract of about 300 words before Friday January 25, 2013 to any of the email addresses listed below: - Okecxhukwu Okeke; okeyedqardokeke@yahoo.com - Chidi E. Osuagwu; chidikeeme@gmail.com - Sydney Emezue; emezue2k@yahoo.com

Participation fee is 8,000 Nigerian naira or US$50. This can be paid at the conference, or sent in advance to Bank: Zenith Bank, Okigwe Branch Acc Name: C E Osuagwu Acc Number: 1003063744

Dr. Okechukwu Okeke (23480165000164) Department of History and International Relations
Abia State University PMB 2000 Uturu, Abia State Nigeria
Email: okeyedwardokeke@yahoo.com;chidikeme@gmail.com;emezue2k@yahoo.com