Social work in Nigeria has evolved significantly over the years, 

particularly with the recent enactment of the Nigerian Council for Social Work Act. This legislation marks a crucial step towards formalizing and regulating the profession, ensuring that social workers across the country adhere to the highest standards of practice.

 However, to fully realize the potential of this Act, it is imperative to foster strong partnerships between the professional bodies like Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW), Government and development partners. 

The theme of this conference, "Partnerships for Professional Social Work in Nigeria: Leveraging the Social Work Act and Development Partners for Impact," aligns with the growing need to create synergies that will amplify the impact of social work in addressing Nigeria's complex social challenges.