Prof. Chukwusoro Ernest Igwe
Prof. Chukwusoro Ernest Igwe is a PROFESSOR in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Prof. Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe is a dedicated scholar and professional known for his contributions to Food Science and Technology. His work reflects a strong commitment to research, innovation, and academic excellence, particularly in advancing knowledge in postharvest food processing studies with particular bias in Animal Products Science and Technology, Food chemistry and Toxicology.
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Address: | Food Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2011) September, 2004 to July, 2011 Food Processing And Preservation |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, April, 1996) September, 1991 to July, 1993 MSc. Public Administration |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 1992) September, 1988 to September, 1991 M. Sc. Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 4 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1987) September, 1982 to June, 1987 B.Sc. Food Science And Technology |
| 5 | Ibeku High School, Umuahia, Abia State.. (SSCE, June, 1979) September, 1974 to June, 1979 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Director, Biotechnology Research Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Director, University-Industry Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2025 to August, 2025 |
| 3 | Coorinator, Books and Mentorship, Department of food Science and technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to February, 2024 |
| 4 | Adjunct Professor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. April, 2023 to April, 2024 |
| 5 | Sabbatical Appointment, as a Professor Food Science and Technology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. August, 2021 to July, 2022 |
| 6 | Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to June, 2021 |
| 7 | Adjunct Professor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. September, 2018 to September, 2019 |
| 8 | Chairman, Editorial/Publication Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2016 to October, 2017 |
| 9 | Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2013 to November, 2014 |
| 10 | PG Coordinator, Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2013 to October, 2014 |
| 11 | Visiting Scholar in the Department of Food Sc.& Tech., University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. October, 2011 to October, 2012 |
| 12 | Visiting Lecturer, Kano University of Science and Technology, WUDIL December, 2010 to December, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | E.C. Igwe. (2023, May) Valedictorian Festschrift in honour of Prof. Peter Chinedum Nnabude, 2023 |
| 2 | E. C. Igwe, P. C. Nnabude. (2023, July) “The nexus between Food and Soil” in Soil: The Indispensable link |
| 3 | M. A. Dandago, E. C. Igwe. (2012, June) Food Processing and Confectionery Industries in Kano. In Agriculture in Adamawa State. Ahmadu Bello University Press Ltd, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria, pp 100-119 |
| 4 | E. C. Igwe, S. I. Mshelia, M. Y. Jada. (2005, April) Agriculture in Adamawa Paraclete Publishers |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Munir Abba Dandago, Earnest Chukwusoro Igwe. (2013, March) Food Processing and Confectionary Industries in Kano , pp 1-15 |
| 2 | E. C. Igwe. (2005, April) Overview of Agriculture in Adamawa State. In: Agriculture in Adamawa State. Paraclete Publishers, Yola, Nigeria, pp 1-9 |
| 3 | E.C. Igwe. (2005, April) The Food Security Question in Adamawa State. In: Agriculture in Adamawa State. Paraclete Publishers, Yola, Nigeria., pp 263 – 275 |
| 4 | E. C. Igwe, E. U Ahmed. (2005, April) The Food Processing Industry in Adamawa State. In: Agriculture in Adamawa State Paraclete Publishers, Yola , Nigeria, pp 287 – 298 |
| 5 | E. C. Igwe. (2005, April) Adamawa State Meat Industry. In: Agriculture in Adamawa State Paraclete Publishers, Yola , Nigeria, pp 325 – 337 |
| 6 | E. C. Igwe, B. Yakubu. (2005, April) Adamawa State Dairy Industry. In: Agriculture in Adamawa State Paraclete Publishers, Yola , Nigeria, pp 338 – 350. |
| 7 | E. C. Igwe, M. Halilu, J. U. Ijomah. (2005, April) Common Food Plants of Adamawa State. In: Agriculture in Adamawa State. Paraclete Publishers, Yola , Nigeria, pp 257 – 262 |
| 8 | E. C. Igwe. (2004, July) Food safety Awareness and Unsafe Foods: The Sword of Damocles over the Populace. In: Scientific and Environmental Issues in Population, environment and Sustainable Development in Nigeria Research Group for African Environment and Development, Ado Ekiti., pp 50 - 56 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | K. A. Isa, E.C. Igwe, Z. B, Nouruddeen, and Dawi A. W.. (2025, June), "Physicochemical Characterization of Aduwa (Balanites Aegyptiaca) Seed Oil Extracted Using Soxhlet and Wet Extraction Methods", Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 45-57 |
| 2 | Nura Abdullahi, Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe, Munir Abba Dandago, Hauwa Ladi Yusuf, Abdulkadir Sani and Hafizu Hamza Ali. (2025, March), "HEAVY METAL SEASONAL VARIATION IN IRRIGATION WATER ALONG JAKARA RIVER, KANO STATE, NIGERIA", FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 134-139 |
| 3 | Abdullahi Nura, Igwe Ernest Chukwusoro, Dandago Munir Abba, Yusuf Hauwa Ladi, Sani Abdulkadir. (2024, October), "WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SAFETY AND HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION AWARENESS OF FARMERS ALONG JAKARA RIVER KANO, NIGERIA", FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 394 - 399 |
| 4 | K. A. Isa, Z. Bamalli, E.C. Igwe, A. K. Yunusa. (2023, March), "An overview of the beneficial attributes and usage of Aduwa (Balanites aegyptiaca) in Foods and medicinal medicine", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 5 | Garba, M., Dandago, M.A., Igwe, E.C. and Zubairu, I.K.. (2023, June), "ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS IN READY-TO-EAT (RTE) VEGETABLES SALADS SOLD WITHIN KANO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA", FUDMA Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 79-86 |
| 6 | T. N. Chikwe and E. C. Igwe. (2023, March), "Characterization, Efffects and Chemical Treatment of Heavy Metals in Produced Water from Injection Wells using Hydroxide Precipitation", Nigerian Journal of Chemical Research, Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 74-87 |
| 7 | Nura ABDULLAHI, Ernest Chukwusoro IGWE, Munir Abba DANDAGO, Abdulkadir SANİ, Nasiru Bilkisu UMAR. (2023, June), "A REVIEW OF HEAVY METALS ACCUMULATION AND CONTROL IN ACTIVE AGRICULTURAL SOIL", Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 7-18 |
| 8 | Ujunwa Mercy Okonkwo, Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe, Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum. (2023, December), "Effect of Processing on the Chemical Composition and Sensory Properties of Aku (Winged Termite) Insect Foods in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 809-820 |
| 9 | Nura Abdullahi, Enerst Chukwusoro Igwe, Munir Abba Dandago. (2022, May), "Benefits of using edibleinsects as alternative protein source: A Review", Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 25-38 |
| 10 | Bala A.S., Igwe E. C.,Bamalli Z., Zubairu I.K.. (2022, December), "A REVIEW ON AN UNDERUTILIZED WILD EDIBLE PLANT: GINGERBREAD PLUM (Neocarya macrophylla)", FUDMA Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 200-209 |
| 11 | Nura Abdullahi, Enerst Chukwusoro Igwe, Munir Abba Dandago. (2022, March), "Benefits of using edible insects as alternative protein source: A Review", Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 1-14 |
| 12 | N. Abdullahi, E.C. Igwe, and M.A. Dandago. (2021, October), "Heavy metal uptake and stress in food crops: A Review", AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 323-332 |
| 13 | Nura Abdullahi, Enerst Chukwusoro Igwe, Munir Abba Dandago, Alkasim Kabiru Yunusa. (2021, April), "CONSUMPTION OF EDIBLE-INSECTS: THE CHALLENGES AND THE PROSPECTS", Food Science Technology Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-24 |
| 14 | Abdullahi. N., Igwe, E. C., Dandago, M. A. and Umar, N. B.. (2021, June), "HEAVY METALS IN FOOD CROPS: IDEAL SOURCES AND ROLES OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN FACILITATING THEIR CONSUMPTION- A REVIEW", FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 34-45 |
| 15 | Nura ABDULLAHI, Enerst Chukwusoro IGWE, Munir Abba DANDAGO. (2021, June), "Heavy metals contamination sources in Kano (Nigeria) and their concentrations along Jakara River and its agricultural produce", Moroccan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 106-113 |
| 16 | Garba, M., Dandago, M. A., Igwe, E. C. and Salami, K. D. (2021, December), "A Review on Microbiological Safety of Ready-To-Eat Salads", Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 4) |
| 17 | Garba M., Dandago M. A., Igwe E. C., Salami K. D. (2021, December), "Heavy Metals Safety of Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Vegetables Salads (A review)", Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 21-37 |
| 18 | Sylvia Chinwe ONWUCHURUBA, Ernest Chukwusoro IGWE. (2021, August), "Production Techniques and Quality Evaluation of Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (Rum Spirits) in Onitsha Metropolis of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 90-99 |
| 19 | C. U. Obiora, E. C. Igwe, E. C. Udeagha, S. N. Orjiakor and C. S. Anarado. (2020, June), "Production and Quality Evaluation of Yogurts from Composites of Powdered Cow Milk, Soy Milk and Cornstarch", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 10), pp 54-67 |
| 20 | Igwe E. C., Tari M. A. and Dandago M. A.. (2015, December), "QUALITY EVALUATION OF DAKUWA AND EFFECT OF RATIOS OF TIGERNUT TO GROUNDNUT IN DAKUWA PRODUCTION", Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 76-80 |
| 21 | Enerst C. Igwe, Edith N Esiobu, Philippa C Ojimelukwe. (2014, May), "Variations in the Traditional Starter Culture for Production of a Nigerian Fermented Milk Product- (Kindirmo)", Focusing on Modern Food Industry, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 35-42 |
| 22 | James E. Obiegbuna, Augustina U. G. Okeke and Ernest C. Igwe. (2014, February), "Effect of Storage Relative Humidity on Some Chemical Composition and Browning Development of Treated Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Corm Flour", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 592-609 |
| 23 | J.E. Obiegbuna, C.N. Ishiwu, P.I. Akubor and E.C. Igwe. (2014, March), "Effect of Processing and Storage Relative Humidity on Selected Functional Properties of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) Corm Flour", Food Science and Quality Management, Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 34-56 |
| 24 | Igwe EC, Oyebode YB, MA Dandago. (2013, December), "EFFECT OF FERMENTATION TIME AND LEAVENING AGENT ON THE QUALITY OF LABORATORY PRODUCED AND MARKET SAMPLES OF MASA (A LOCAL CEREAL BASED PUFF BATTER)", African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 8415-8427 |
| 25 | Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe, Isah Abdullahi and Munir Abba Dandago. (2012, September), "QUALITY EVALUATION OF MARKET SAMPLES OF HONEY IN KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA", Annals. Food Science and Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 179-184 |
| 26 | E. C. Igwe, M. A. Dandago and E. N. Binga. (2012, September), "Assessment of quality attributes of natural honey from Adamawa State North Eastern, Nigeria", African Journal of Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 18), pp 449-455 |
| 27 | JA’AFARU ALI, ERNEST IGWE, GODWIN D. TAYAPA AND KOTOS, A. ABUBAKAR. (2012, April), "AN APPRAISAL OF FISH PROCESSING AND HANDLING IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE: THE QUESTION OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY", GLOBAL JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 109-111 |
| 28 | J. U. IJOMAH, E. C. IGWE AND A. AUDU. (1999, December), "NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF FIVE ''DRAW'' LEAFY VEGETABLES OF ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA", GLOBAL JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 547-551 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | E. C. Igwe, A. Nura, A. Nafisat. (2013, October), "Evaluation of production techniques and quality assessment of kilishi in some parts of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria", |
| 2 | Dandago M. A., E. C. Igwe, F. Mauzu. (2013, October), "An appraisal of indigenous baking technology and quality evaluation of Gurasa", |
| 3 | E. C. Igwe, Abdulrhaman Aliyu. (2012, October), "Effect of particle size and extraction temperatures on the quality of Zobo water extracts.", |
| 4 | Ernest. C. Igwe, Nura Abdullahi, Nafisa L. Danjuma, Munir A. Dandago. (2012, October), "Fates and Economic evaluation of animal skins produced in Kano abattoir, Kano State.", |
| 5 | Ernest C. Igwe, Nura Abdullahi, Nafisa L. Danjuma, Munir A. Dandago. (2012, October), "Fates and Economic evaluation of animal skins produced in Kano abattoir, Kano State", |
| 6 | E. C. Igwe, A. D. Munir, I. C. Nwigwe. (2011, October), "Evaluation of table waters in Jimeta and Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa state", |
| 7 | E. C. Igwe. (2007, October), "Screening for acceptable level of soymilk substitution for cow milk in the production of (kindirmo) Yoghurt.", , pp 223-224 |
| 8 | E. C. Igwe, A. I. Ikeme. (2002, October), "Effects of Polyphosphates on the quality of smoke-dried meat: A consideration of two Treatment Regimes", , pp 21-26 |
| 9 | E. C. Igwe, N. D. Onwuka. (2001, October), "Browning Reactions in Cassava Products", , pp 254-257, Proceedings of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, 2001 |
| 10 | E. C. Igwe, D. Zephaniah. (2001, September), "Fish Fermentation as an Instrument of Postharvest Loss Reduction in Demsa / Numan /Girei LGAs of Adamawa State, Nigeria", , pp 226-228, Proceedings of the 6th annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria |
| 11 | E. C. Igwe, F. A. Ayuba, B. Yakubu, B.. (2001, September), "Quality Attributes of Warankasi (Local Cheese) prepared with Sodom apple plant (Calotropis procera) extracts", |
| 12 | E. C. Igwe. (2000, September), "Appraisal of Activities of Commercial Bird killers: A Case Study of Yola North & South LGAs of Adamawa State, Nigeria", |
| 13 | E. C. Igwe, B. Yakubu. (2000, September), "Adamawa State Animal Slaughter Characteristics: Implications for the future of Beef production and Peoples’ nutrition", , 5th ann. Conf. Animal Science Assoc. of Nigeria. |
| 14 | J. C. Ododo, E. C. Igwe. (1999, December), "The Solar Potentials of North Eastern Nigeria for Sun-drying of foods", |
| 15 | E. C. Igwe and E. N. Isonguyo. (1999, December), "Tomato Processing using sun-drying techniques: The case of Appropriate Technology", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects of growing conditions on heavy metal content of Leafy vegetables produced along Jakara River, Kano, Nigeria" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Nura Abdullahi (PhD/FSTE/18/0002) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Fund For Tractor" (September, 2020 to September, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by Anambra State Government |
| 2 | Awardee: "Evaluation of Traditional Dairying Techniques and products in Gangoro and Yola Towns of Adamawa State. Dan" (December, 1999 to July, 2002). Completed sponsored grant by Federal University of Technology, Yola |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND BIODIVERSITY" (October, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Postgraduate oral Examination, University of Uyo - NKANGA, Aniebiet Uboho (19/PG/AG/FST/001)" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Post Graduate Oral Examination, University of Uyo, for AKPABOT, Glory Stephen - (20/PG/AG/FST/002)" (October, 2024 to October, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Postgraduate Oral Examination, University of Uyo; - AKPAN, Blessing Anthony (20/PG/AG/FST/001)" (October, 2024 to October, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "External Examiner to the Department of Food Science and Technology, Ebonyi State University" (October, 2014 to October, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Coordinator, Books and Mentorship, "Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 2 | Inaugural Lecturer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2023 to April, 2023) |
| 3 | Key Note Speaker, "Department of Food Science and Technology, in conjunction with Business Ventures and Students Affairs Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "ARIFA-TETFUND UNIZIK IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE" (October, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 5 | Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology" (October, 2019 to October, 2019) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Episcopal visit, St. Pauls Catholic Parish, Achara, Umuchu, formerly, Catholic Diocese of Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2015 to February, 2015) |
| 7 | Member, "Anambra State, Nutrition committee" (July, 2014 to October, 2024) |
| 8 | Chairman, "St Teresa’s Conference, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (March, 2011 to September, 2012) |
| 9 | Member, "Church council, St. Theresa Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (September, 2011 to September, 2012) |
| 10 | Guest Lecturer, "National Horticultural Institute, Dadinkowa, Gombe State, Nigeria" (September, 2007 to September, 2007) |
| 11 | Member, "Yola club of Nigeria, Adamawa State" (September, 2007 to October, 2012) |
| 12 | Guest Lecturer, "Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (May, 2005 to May, 2005) |
| 13 | Guest Lecturer, "Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (September, 2005 to September, 2005) |
| 14 | Guest Lecturer, "Inter-religious dialogue group, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria" (March, 2004 to March, 2024) |
| 15 | Secretary, "Ribadu Square, Keep-Fit Club Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria." (February, 2003 to April, 2007) |
| 16 | Resource Person, "Adamawa State, Agricultural Development Programme (AD-ADP)" (April, 2001 to August, 2004) |
| 17 | Chairman, "Bazaar committee, St. Theresa Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (October, 2001 to October, 2001) |
| 18 | Member, "Inter-religious Dialogue, St. Teresa’s Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria" (April, 2001 to June, 2012) |
| 19 | Secretary, "Board of Directors, St. Francis Catholic Hospital Jambutu, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (May, 2000 to October, 2012) |
| 20 | Vice Chairman, "Catholic Lay Readers, St. Theresa Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria" (May, 2000 to April, 2003) |
| 21 | Guest Lecturer, "Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (September, 1999 to September, 1999) |
| 22 | President, "Society of St Vincent De Paul, St Teresa’s Conference, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Nigeria." (April, 1999 to August, 2002) |
| 23 | Chairman, "Justice and Peace Committee, Catholic Diocese of Yola, Adamawa, State, Nigeria" (February, 1997 to October, 2000) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology International Conference", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology.), 16th October, 2019 to 20th October, 2019; Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 2 | "5TH REGIONAL FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT, EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter), 11th June, 2019 to 11th June, 2019; Enugu State |