NIFST plenary paper presented at the ongoing (1-4th September, 2019) biennial conference of the South African Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) titled Research and Business in Nigeria Food Industry: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, delivered by Dr Dola Adeboye opens the door for a reinvigorated relation between the two organisations going forward.
The Chairman body of fellows of NIFST, Prof. O. B. Ogunmoyela and the Publicity Secretary of NIFST, Dr Dola Adeboye met with SAAFoST President, Dr Lucia Anelich. The meeting itemized new ways by which the two professional bodies can connect to deliver boarder-less collaboration of comparative advantage to their respective members. SAAFoST President informed that the Council of SAAFoST is considering seriously NIFST invitation to Lagos 2020 Annual Conference of NIFST.
Professor O. B. Ogunmoyela also met with Nigerians in diaspora at the congress, and rubbed mind on various issues around the profession and admonished them all to always strive to contribute to the advancement of NIFST brand where ever they are.