The Lagos State University (LASU) is scheduled to host the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology (ICCP) between August 28 and September 7. Addressing a news conference yesterday, Vice-Chancellor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello said the programme would be held in three distinct phases.

According to the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the conference will bring about a paradigm shift in psychology’s approach to addressing Africa’s systemic human development challenges.

She described Community Psychology as a branch of psychology that focuses on the relationship between individuals and their social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.

The VC said: “Its primary goal is to promote well-being and positive change at community and societal levels, not merely at the individual level.

“It is an action-oriented discipline that applies research to address social injustice, mental health challenges, empowerment, and systemic inequalities by working collaboratively with communities as partners to develop sustainable solutions.”

Olatunji-Bello added: “ICCP 2026 has already received strong support, endorsement, and partnership from reputable professional bodies and institutions, including the Pan-African Psychology Union, Nigerian Psychological Association, Zimbabwe Psychological Association, Ghana Psychological Association, Psychological Society of South Africa, and Tanzanian Psychological Association.