The 2nd Distinguished Guest
Lecture of the Institute was delivered by Professor Francis OluwoleShode, of
the University of Zululand, South Africa on June 20, 2013. The theme was“Nutraceuticals:
Promoting Innovation for Natural Product Utilization for Food and Non-food Uses
in Nigeria”. Amongst the distinguished guests at the forum were Dr.
Kenny Achonolu, CEO Bio-organics Nutrient Systems Limited, Dr. Deere Awosika, a
former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, Prof.
‘Jide Elemo of LASU & Prof. O. F. Oshundahunsi of FUTA. The discussants include
Prof O. A. Ogunmoyela, of Bells University, Ota, Prof L. O. Sanni of Federal
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Dr. A. Okoruwa of Glaxo SmithKline (GSK)
Plc, Dr.TundeBalogun of Fidson Pharmaceuticals,
Prof. PrincewillAlozie of LASU, Dr.Jane Okafor of FIIRO and Mr. O. A. Ojakoya
of Neimeth Pharmaceuticals.
About 180 distinguished participants
from the Academia, Food, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics industries and various
relevant organizations/institutions participated in the lecture. The Director
General/CEO, Dr. Gloria Elemo played host to the guests and participants at the
event.