The 4th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFST) Western Chapter
Venue: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Date: Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st July, 2013
Theme: Challenges of Food Entrepreneurial Development in Nigeria
Chairman: Prof. Olugbenga A. B. Ogunmoyela (FNIFST) (Dean, College of Food Sciences, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State and Editor, Nigerian Food Journal (NIFOJ))
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Folake O. Henshaw (Dean, College of Food Science & Human Ecology, FUNAAB)
Mr. R. O. Olawale (FNIFST) (Former President of NIFST and CEO, Feed Me Ventures Ltd., Owode Egba, Ogun State)
Chief Host: Prof. Olusola B. Oyewole (FNIFST) (Vice-Chancellor, FUNAAB)
Host: Prof. Lateef O. Sanni (FNIFST) (President of NIFST and HOD, Dept. of Food Science & Technology, FUNAAB)
Programme: Monday 29th July, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Arrival and registration of participants
Pre-ConferenceWorkshop
Cocktail
Tuesday 30th July, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Opening Ceremony
Technical Sessions
Annual General Meeting/Elections
Wednesday 31st July, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Excursion
Closing/Departure
Registration Fees:
| Categories of participants | Early Bird registration (Before 14th July, 2013) | Regular Registration (After 14th July, 2013) |
| Members | N5,000 | N5,500 |
| Non members | N5,500 | N6,000 |
| *Student members | N1,500 | N2,000 |
| International members/participants | $50 | $60 |
| Abstract handling charges | N500 | N500 |
| Exhibition | N10,000 | N10,000 |
Local Organizing Committee Chairmen:
Chairperson: Dr. Ganiyat O. Fetuga
Secretary: Dr. O. P. Sobukola
- Fund Raising & Finance        Dr. H. A. Bakare
- Accommodation & Welfare   Dr. M. O. Adegunwa
- Protocols & Logistics             Dr. O. O. Onabanjo
- Editorial & Publications         Dr. A. A. Adebowale
- Technical & ICT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dr. O. A. Obadina
- Publicity & Programmes        Mr. Dola Adeboye
- Advisory Team                      Dr. W. A. O. Afolabi
