REPORT OF THE NORTH WEST CHAPTER TO THE 38^TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT SHERATON HOTEL IKEJA – LAGOS ON MONDAY 13^TH OCTOBER, 2014

Chapter Monthly Congress Meeting

The chapter’s monthly meeting rotated among the tertiary institutions in Kano (Bayero University, Kano, Kano University of Science and Technology, Federal College of Agricultural Products Technology and Northwest University) in the year 2014. The chapter held a joint congress meeting with professionals/licentiates and students.

Membership Derive

As part of the efforts of the leadership of the chapter to bring the awareness of NIFST to the door step of the teaming population of the people of Northwest, a number of potential members, professionals/licentiates and students have registered their membership with national secretariat.

Kano ‘2014 Conference and AGM Hosting Rite

Following the resolutions of the 37^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) ABUJA ‘2013, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chaired by Prof Hafiz Abubakar, held its inaugural meeting on Saturday 16^th November, 2014 in preparation for the task ahead for the task ahead.

The local organizing committee (loc) of Kano ‘2014 had the following sub-committees:

1. Finance Committee.
2. Welfare Committee.
3. Publicity Committee.
4. Transport/Logistic/Exhibition Committee.
5. Accommodation Committee.
6. Students Affairs Committee.
7. Editorial Committee.

 

Terms of reference

1. Finance Committee.
   1. To source for Funds.
   2. To ensure proper documentations of all expenses.
   3. Any other assignment assign by the main committee.
2. Welfare Committee.
   1. Arrange for meals for all Participants.
   2. Any other assignment assign by the main committee.

 

3. Publicity.
   1. To publicise to members and non members about the Conference through Oral, Print and Electronic Media.
   2. Any other assignment assign by the main committee.
4. Transport/Logistic/Exhibition Committee.
   1. To vook and ensure proper arrangements of all the Halls where activities will hold.
   2. To arrange for Technical session and Exhibition.
   3. To handle all transportation of Participants.
   4. Any other assignment assign by the main committee.
5. Accommodation Committee.
   1. Arrange accommodations for council members, Fellows Invited Guests and all Conference participants.
   2. Any other assignment assign by the main committee.

6.         Students Affairs Committee.

1. To Coordinate and supervise Students’ activities

 

The proposed theme and sub themes of kano 2014 conference

1. CONFERENCE THEME;-
   1. Food Science and Technology: The un tapped tool for job and Wealth creation in Nigeria.
   2. Small and Medium Scale Food Processing Enterprises: Key to Food Security and National Transformation.
   3. Good Manufacturing Practice in Food Industries: Key to ensuring Food Security and Safety Standards in Nigeria.
2. Sub Themes;-

1.   Indigenous Food Processing Technology as key to sustainable Food Security and Job          Creation.

2.   Value addition to Agricultural Commodities for Sustainable Development.

3.   Food Safety and Hygiene.

4.   Local Raw Materials Saucing and Utilizations.

5.   Functional Foods.

6.   Emerging Technology in Food and Biotechnology.

7.   Food Laws and Legislation.

8.   Product Development.

9.   Post Harvest and Storage Technology.

10.   Food Processes and Process Engineering.

11.   Edible Oils and Oil Seed Processing.

12.   Bye Product Utilization and Waist Management in Foods.

13.   Meat and Fish Products.

14.   Milk and Dairy Products.

15. Food, Nutrition and Policies.

16.   Nutrition and Wellness.

17. Water and Beverages.

18.   Fruits and Vegetables Technology.

19.   Roots and Tubers.

20. Food Analysis and Quality Assurance.

21   Cereals and Legumes.

22. Utilization of Plants and Plants Product.

 

The following were the proposed conference date, venue and conference fee

 

1. CONFERENCE VENUE ;-    Bayero University Kano
2. CONFERENCE DATE ;-       Monday20^th to Friday 24^th October, 2014
3. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE

S/NO.	CATEGORY	1st Aug. to 31st September (N)	1st Oct.- Conf Date (N)
	Members	12,500.00	15,000.00
	Non Members	15,000.00	17,500.00
	Students	5,000.00	6,000.00
	Corporate Sponsors	20,000.00	25,000.00
	International Members	$200.00	$ 200.00

 

Below were the suggested events for the opening ceremony.

OPENING CEREMONY

VENUE KANO STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE

KEY NOTE ADDRESS;-

1. Aliko Dangote Chairman Dangote Group

To speak on the topic;- ‘Industrial Food Processing in Nigeria; Prospects and Challenges’’

2. Professor O. C. Owo – To speak on a topic of his choice.

 

DIGNATORIES;-

1. Special Guest of honour; – His Excellency the Executive Governor, Kano State, Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
2. Guest of Honours; – I.      Retired Admiral Murtala Nyako, Executive Governor                                              Adamawa.
3. Aliyu Magatarda Wamako, Executive Governor Sokoto                 State.
4. Chief Host; –         Professor Adamu Rashid, Vice Chancellor, Bayero                                 University, Kano.
5. Co- Host; –                        Vice Chancellors of Kano University of Science & Technology,                                  Wudil and North West University, Kano.

 

The LOC proposes to honour the executive governor of Kano State (Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso), Aliko Dangote and other dignitaries suggested by the EXCO. The LOC also proposed to have a tour around some developmental projects around Kano, e.g. first lady’s school, institute of fisheries, Amana city and Kwankwasiyya city.

 

The LOC of Kano 2014 Conference as at April, 2014, made the first announcement flier ready and sent a copy to the secretariat for the perusal and input of the executive council,

Furthermore, the LOC planned a courtesy visit of the President of NIFST to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr. (Engr.) Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the Vice Chancellors of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST), respectively. The LOC came up with a proposed budget presented here:

PROPOSED BUDGET, KANO 2014 NIFST CONFERENCE

S/NO	EVENTS	AMOUNT (N)	SPONSOR
	SECRETARIAT
	Hall decorations and other related conference equipments for 4 days.	100,000.00
	Conference dinner venue (hire of tables, chairs and decorations).	235,000.00
	Conference photograph, video and album.	124,000.00
	Printing of special invitation cards for special guests.	30,000.00
	Production of plaques for awards.	200,000.00
	Logistic support for 15 adhoc staff for 7 days @ 1,300.00/person /day.	136,500.00
	Stationeries for LOC (Lap top, paper, black and white and coloured printers and consumables, printing and photocopy of documents).	200,000.00
	1000 pieces of name tag holders	80,000.00
	Local transportation during the conference	120,000.00
	LOC local transportation	85,000.00
	Sub Total	1,310,500.00
	PUBLICITY
	Printing of first and second announcement flyer.	140,000.00
	Printing of 1000 copies of posters.	40,000.00
	Printing of 550 copies of conference event programme booklets (Laminated and full colour).	550,000.00
	Printing of 550 copies of conference proceedings.	1,100,000.00
	Printing of 1500 copies of conference branded jotter booklet laminated and full colour A4 half page.	240,000.00
	Pre-conference Radio and TV talk/NP logistic for press.	750,000.00
	T-shirts (collar) branded printing and writing of CD.	225,000.00
	Sub Total	3,045,000.00
	ACCOMODATION
	Accommodation for 30 council members for six nights and dinner at the lodge.	3,600,000.00
	Accommodation for 15 fellows for six nights and dinner at the lodge.	2,160,000.00
	Accommodation for six LOC members for six nights and dinner at the lodge.	40,200.00
	Accommodation for six secretariat staff .for six nights and dinner at the lodge.	684,000.00
	Accommodation for 9 invited guests for two nights and dinner at the lodge.	435,000.00
	Sub Total	6,919,200.00
	WELFARE
	Lunch for 550 participants for four days @ N1200.00 per plate.	2,640,000.00
	Tea break for 550 participants for four days @ N600.00 per serving.	1,320,000.00
	Serving of verities of sweets for four days.	13,600.00
	Serving of verities of fruits for four days.	20,000.00
	Bottled water for four days.	96,000.00
	Conference dinner for 500 participants.	850,000.00
	Sub Total	4,939,000.00
	Total	16,214,300.00
	Miscellaneous	810,715
	GRAND TOTAL	17,025,015.00

 

Account Name: Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology Northwest Chapter

Account Number: 2023114083                    First Bank Nigeria PLC.

Sort Code: 11123727

As the Almighty God may have it, this Kano 2014 conference could not materialize for the obvious reason given by council members (insecurity in the Nation).

Northwest chapter received   the sum of N20,000 naira only from the council during the 173^rd council meeting for, the successful disbursement of TETFUND journals meant for Northwest chapter.

 

Thank you

Prof. H. Abubakar

(Chapter chairman)