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The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) is the only Registered Non-Profit Making Body representing Food Professionals drawn from the Academia, Industry, Government and Research Institutes in Nigeria.

The Mission of the Institute is a reflection of the Rich Human Resources of NIFST. Founded in 1976, the Institute has its membership spread across ten chapters within Nigeria and beyond the shores of Nigeria. The Governing Council currently pilots the affairs of NIFST…

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NIFST East Central Chapter Strengthens Industry Collaboration Ahead of ReFoSTS 2026

The Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), East Central Chapter (ECC), has continued to deepen industry collaboration as part of preparations for the upcoming Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS) 2026. A delegation led by the Chapter Chairman, Apst. Peter Agbata, alongside the ReFoSTS Sub-Committee Chairperson on Advocacy, Dr. Comfort Nwagbo, paid […]

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NIFST EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER HOLDS 1ST QUARTER MEETING 2026 IN NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE

The Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), East Central Chapter (ECC), successfully held its 1st Quarter Meeting in Nsukka, bringing together members from across the various zones within the Chapter. The meeting was well attended by zonal representatives, executive members, and student representatives, reflecting the Chapter’s inclusive approach to leadership and professional development. […]

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ReFoSTS 2026 LOC INAUGURATION MEETING

The ECC Chairman, Apst. Peter Agbata in company of the East Central Chapter Executive and Zonal Coordinators were at Enugu on the 28th of November, 2025 to inaugurate the Local Organizing Committee for the Regional Food Science and Technology Summit deemed to hold in June during the NIFST Day celebration. The Regional Food Science and […]

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COURTESY VISIT TO THE SOUTH EAST ZONAL DIRECTOR, NAFDAC

In his continuous bid to see that the Institute is recognized in the South East, the Chapter Chairman Apst Peter Agbata in company of some Chapter members notable among them was Dr. John Onuora and Prof Charles Ishiwu the Vice Chairman paid a courtesy visit to the South East Zonal Director of the National Agency […]

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