The 31st Annual National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW), has been slated to hold in Awka, Anambra State between Tuesday 17th and Friday 20th November 2015.
The conference according to a statement issued and signed by NASoW National President and Secretary, Olawale Kolawole Nathaniel and Jamilu Musa, will have as its theme “Promoting the Dignity and Worth of People”.
The conference will have “Evidence-Based Practice: Contemporary Issue in Social Work practice” and “Peace & Conflict Resolution in Social Work” as its sub-themes.
The statement added that the delegates and other stakeholders in the conference will brainstorm on how to liase with the national assembly and other stakeholders for the passage of the long overdue Social Work bill.
Trained Social Workers, with Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Bachelor of Science, Post Graduate Diploma, Master, Doctorate certificates in Social Work, Social Development and Social Work and Administration who are alumnus of UNIJOS, UI, UNIBEN, UNICAL, LASU, KADPOLY, PLAPOLY, JIGAWA POLY, and other institutions where Social Work is offered and other workers of Social agencies both home and in the Diaspora are expected at the conference.
It added that the passage of the Social Work bill would enhance the practice of Social Work profession and ensure that it is professionalized to meet the global standards.
The statement added that lead paper will be presented by Christy Obikeguna of the Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria (UNN).
Highlights of the four-day programme would includes award of community service/Human Development to outstanding Philanthropists, installation of Grand Patron and patrons.
The Conference/AGM is a forum that provides opportunity for education, reflection, negotiating and broadening the horizons towards professionalism.
“It will be full of other activities like courtesy call, award of merit and tours. All Directors of Social Work Component Departments are to pay N10, 000.00 only as levy.
All chapters should take note of the new dues and pay accordingly. Refer to www.nasow.org (click “join us”) for new application form and take note of the N5,000 Reg. fee and N5,000 development levy for new membership registration.
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