The East Central Chapter (ECC) of the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology has reinforced its partnership with industry stakeholders through a strategic courtesy visit to Kiuril Gemstone Global Ltd, a leading water packaging company in Umuoji, Anambra State makers of Gemstone Table Water. The delegation, led by Dr. Innocent Ajawobu the Onitsha Zonal […]
read moreThe 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 […]
read moreThe 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. […]
read moreThe Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), East Central Chapter (ECC), led by the Chapter Chairman, Apst. Peter Agbata, in the company of members of the Nsukka Zone, paid a courtesy visit to former National President of the Institute, Engr. Prof. Patrick Obi Ngoddy, at his residence in Nsukka. Engr. Prof. Patrick Obi […]
read moreA delegation of the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), East Central Chapter (ECC), led by the Chapter Chairman, Apst. Peter Agbata, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, to strengthen collaboration and discuss the hosting of the forthcoming Regional Food Science […]
read moreThe Onitsha and Awka Zone of the East Central Chapter (ECC) held their End of year/AGM on the 7th and 12th of December, 2025. The Zones which are among the 6 zones of the ECC are both located in Anambra State, The Light of the Nation. The Zonal Coordinators in their various independent speeches assured […]
read moreThe 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 […]
read moreIn 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 […]
read moreThe department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka successfully held an induction ceremony for 26 of its graduates on Friday the 25th of July 2025. The induction ceremony was conducted by the NIFST President Dr Bola Osinowo who was represented by the former Editor-in-Chief Prof. Gabriel Okafor. The Chairman of the Chapter […]
read moreI am delighted to welcome you all on behalf of the executives of NIFST East Central Chapter, to the 11th ReFoSTS of the Chapter. The Theme for this year ReFoSTS is "Food Science and Technology: A Panacea for National Development"
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