Tuesday 16 July 2013

FIIRO HOSTS 2ND DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURE


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.