See The 37 Universities that Offer Food Technology in Nigeria

See The 37 Universities that Offer Food Technology in Nigeria

In this post you will see the 37 Universities that Offer Food Technology in Nigeria. The study of food technology is to develop new methods and systems for keeping food products safe and resistant from natural harms such as bacteria and other micro-organisms.

Food processing helps in preservation enhances the flavor and reduces the toxins in the food product which results in better distributional efficiency and easy marketing of the food product.

Roles of Food Technologist in Nigeria

Food technologists plan the manufacture of food and drink products and can work in a wide range of settings, including kitchens, factories, laboratories and offices. Consequently, specific responsibilities vary greatly but may include:

• generating new product ideas and recipes
• modifying and improving existing recipes
• designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale
• liaising with marketing staff
• ensuring that strict hygiene food safety standards are met
• identifying and choosing products from suppliers
• monitoring the use of additives
• testing and examining samples

37 Universities that Offer Food Technology in Nigeria

1. MKAR – University of Mkar, Benue
2. MOUNTAIN TOP
3. NDU – Mountain Top University,
4. NORTHWEST – Northwest University,Kano
5. NOVENA – Novena University, Ogume
6. NTNU – Nigeria Turkish Nile University
7. OAU – Obafemi Awolowo University
8. ODUDUWA – Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
9. ONONG –
10. OOU – Olabisi Onabanjo University
11. OSUSTECH – Ondo State University of Science and Technology
12. PAUL – Paul University, Awka
13. PHC – University of Port-Harcourt
14. PLSU – Plateau State University, Bokkos
15. POL-ACAD – Nigerian Police Academy,Wudil
16. REDEEMERS – Redeemers University
17. RENAISSANCE – Renaissance University Ojiagu, Agabani
18. RSUST – Rivers State University of Science and Technology
19. SALEM – Salem University
20. SAU – Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
21. SOSU – Sokoto State University
22. SOUTHWESTERN – Southwestern University, ogun
23. TANSIAN – Tanisan University
24. UDU – Usmanu Danfodio University
25. UMUDIKE – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
26. UMYUK – Umaru Musa Yaradua University
27. UNIOSUN – Osun State University
28. UNIKINGS – Kings University, Osun
29. UNN – University of Nigeria Nsukka.
30. VARITAS – Varitas University
31. WESTERN-DEL – Veritas University,Abuja
32. WESLEYUNI – Wesley University Ondo
33. NASARAWA – Nasarawa State University, Keffi
34. CRAWFORD – Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission
35. RHEMA – Rehema University, Aba
36. EKSU – Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
37. KWASU – Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin

Employment Opportunities for Food Technologists in Nigeria

Research Technician – In agricultural research organizations, Food and Agro-allied firms to handle food related research work

Quality Assurance Supervisor – Monitor and check quality in food manufacturing and preservation processes in Commercial Farms, Agro allied industries, Food Processing and Packaging Companies, Government food and Health Monitoring Agencies (e.g. NAFDAC)

Nutrition Scientist – Conduct tests and implement best standards in Food processing/packaging industries, Hotels, Restaurants/Fast Food Chains, Government Health Agencies, and Non-Governmental Organizations with focus on nutrition and hunger/malnutrition elimination

Nutrition Consultants – Can work as private consultants on diet and nutrition with a client base of mid to top level earners, or work as nutrition consultant in hospitals, NGOs etc

Product Developer – Many food processing and manufacturing companies continue to churn out new food seasoning products, new snacks, noodles, and packaged food items. You can work in the product department of conglomerates like Nestle Plc who produce fast moving edible consumer goods and products and are always on the lookout to develop new market penetrating food products.

Industries Where You Can Work as a Food Technologist

There are a host of places, businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies where you can find useful career opportunities as a Food Technologist. Some of the most prominent among them include;

• Cadbury Nigeria Limited
• Unilever Nigeria Limited
• Nestle Nigeria
• National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control(NAFDAC)