Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Dr. Desmond Chimaobi Anyaso (OFUJI), is set to take the global stage on Wednesday as he delivers the keynote address at the Annual Conference of the University of Derby Law School in England.
Dr. Anyaso was specially invited by the organisers of the prestigious conference, which brings together leading academics, legal practitioners, policymakers and economic experts from across the world to discuss solutions to contemporary societal and economic challenges.
According to the organisers, the invitation was extended in recognition of his remarkable achievements in business, philanthropy, human capital development and his contributions to societal advancement.
The conference, hosted by the University of Derby Law School under the auspices of its Centre for Justice, Law and Society, focuses on contemporary developments in international economic law and the role of legal frameworks in addressing global challenges.
Established in 1992, the University of Derby Law School has earned an international reputation for academic excellence. The institution holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, placing it among the United Kingdom’s leading universities for student experience and outcomes. It is also ranked among the country’s top institutions for graduate employability, with 94 per cent of graduates progressing into employment or further studies.
The Centre for Justice, Law and Society, launched in 2023, serves as a platform for academics, industry practitioners and policymakers to share research findings and develop practical solutions to pressing societal issues. Previous editions of the conference have attracted more than 120 participants from sectors including banking, compliance, financial intelligence, international organisations and academia.
This year’s event is being organised in collaboration with leading institutions including Cardiff University, the University of Portsmouth and the London Centre for Commercial and Financial Law.
Discussions at the conference will centre on the use of law as a tool for tackling global challenges, strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable economic development, and exploring the relationship between sustainability and environmental protection, particularly in developing nations.
Observers have described Dr. Anyaso’s invitation as a significant recognition of his growing influence beyond Nigeria’s borders and a testament to his contributions to entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and community development.
For many in Bende Federal Constituency, the development is seen as an opportunity to showcase the intellectual and leadership potential of the area on an international platform.
Supporters say Dr. Anyaso’s participation in the conference demonstrates his ability to engage with global conversations on governance, development and economic transformation while bringing perspectives shaped by local realities.
As he takes the podium in Derby, Dr. Anyaso is expected to share insights on leadership, opportunity creation and sustainable development, while projecting the aspirations of Bende and Abia State before an audience of some of the world’s leading legal and economic minds.
His appearance at the conference further reinforces the growing recognition of Nigerian professionals and thought leaders in shaping discussions on issues of international importance.
