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Global Recognition for Dr. Chima Anyaso as University of Derby Picks Abia-Born Business Icon for Prestigious International Law Conference
…as Bende Federal Constituency Labour Party Candidate and Business Leader to Address Global Audience on Contemporary International Economic Law
The University of Derby Law School in the United Kingdom has selected renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, as the Keynote Speaker for its 2026 Law School Conference on Contemporary Developments in International Economic Law.
The prestigious annual conference, organised under the auspices of the Centre for Justice, Law, and Society, serves as a global platform where academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and experts converge to exchange ideas, present research findings, and explore practical solutions to pressing societal challenges through the instrumentality of law.
Scheduled to hold on June 17, 2026, at the University of Derby Law School, One Friar Gate Square, Derby, United Kingdom, the conference will bring together leading voices from across the world to deliberate on emerging issues in international economic law and sustainable development.
The invitation extended to Dr. Anyaso followed the approval of the conference organising committee, which recognised his remarkable life achievements, commitment to expanding opportunities for others, and significant contributions to societal advancement. His selection reflects growing international recognition of his impact in business, leadership, youth empowerment, and community development.
This year’s conference will focus on the role of law in addressing global challenges, with particular emphasis on strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable economic growth and promoting a balance between development and environmental preservation, especially within developing nations.
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Caades Group, Dr. Anyaso has built a reputation as a visionary leader whose entrepreneurial success has been matched by a sustained commitment to social impact and human capital development. His emergence as keynote speaker is therefore seen as a fitting recognition of a career dedicated to creating opportunities, empowering people, and advancing societal progress.
Participants at the conference are expected to benefit from a thought-provoking presentation that draws from Dr. Anyaso’s extensive experience in leadership, enterprise development, governance, and sustainable growth.
The event is expected to attract a diverse audience, including academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, researchers, students, and change-makers from different parts of the world, further reinforcing its reputation as a leading forum for intellectual discourse and policy engagement.
For Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, the invitation represents not only a personal milestone but also another moment of pride for Abia State and Nigeria, as one of its distinguished sons takes centre stage on an international platform dedicated to shaping ideas that can influence the future of law, development, and global economic cooperation.