There were also in attendance academics such as Professor Akinboye of the University of Lagos, Professor Soremekun of Covenant University Ota, Professors Dasylva and Yerima of Redeemers University, Professors Jinadu, Akinyeye, Akinyele as well as Dr Olajumoke Yacob-Aliso. Lead City University which currently host the secretariat was heavily represented by such scholars as Professors Ogunsanwo, Nwoke among others.
Afisa Mpipango Mkuu wa Mamlaka ya Bandari Tanzania, (TPA), Alfred Matuntera, (kushoto0, akizungumza jambo mbele ya Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa ESRF, Dkt. Tausi Kida, (kulia), Mhadhiri wa Chuo Kikuu Cha Afya Shirikishi Cha Muhimbili, (MUHAS), Profesa Phares Mujinja, (wa pili kulia), na Mhadhiri wa Chuo Kikuu Cha Mzumbe kampasi ya Dar es Salaam, Profesa Prosper Ngowi.