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A DESERVING AWARD TO NIFST

A DESERVING AWARD TO NIFST

I was overwhelmed with excitement and happiness as the official face and spokesperson of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) on Sunday, 30th October, 2022 at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, where my professional association, the largest body of food professional and food service practitioners which I served meritoriously as the National Publicity Secretary (NPS) was presented the Award as the “MOST CONSISTENT IN BUILDING THE NATION THROUGH AGRICULTURE PROCESSING” at the 16th Edition of the “Nigeria Media Nite Out Award,2022”.

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.

Our Vision:

Good and Abundant Food for all through service to humanity and Country, resulting in food security and the well being of Nigerians.

Our Mission:

To harness the abundance of Talent, Knowledge and Skills among Food Professionals in Nigeria towards Food Sufficiency and Good Nutrition of the Masses.

Make plan to join us today!

Visit: nifst.org

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +2347035345259

About The Author

Rasaq Oke

Rasaq Oke hold a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) Honours degree in Food Science & Technology from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. He is a seasoned Food Technologist and Agribusiness expert with wide and rich industry experience that cut across reputable organization like Guinness Plc, Crown Cork and Seal, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (now Neimeth Pharmaceuticals), Livestock Feeds Plc. and Tantalizers Plc. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FOODDOTCOMACADEMY SERVICES, Managing Consultant with RESPITALITY CARE COMPANY (RCC), and Publisher/ CEO of FOODPRENEURS PUBLISHING COMPANY, the publisher of FOODPRENEURNEWS, a print and online food magazine (www.foodpreneurnews.com.ng). Mr. Oke is an accomplished food entrepreneur, consultant, administrator, instructor, and facilitator. He is a member of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) and the Head,-Editorial Board of the NIFST Food Forum Magazine; An Executive Member of the Nigeria Association of Agricultural Journalist (NAAJ). He is an Full Member and Secretary of the Membership, Certification and Education Committee of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD). He a a Media and Communication Consultant to the Lagos State Fadama Coordination Office (SFCO) and the Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) in addition to being a Technical Partner to the Lagos State Consumer Protection Authority (LASCOPA). He is married with children and loves playing table tennis as well as travelling.

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