Departments

  The Biotechnology Department is one of the technical departments in the Institute.  The Department sets out to use industrial biotechnology to create health, clean environment and wealth.  In view of this, the Department undertakes market driven research and development to harness Nigeria’s rich natural resources and wastes for nutritional applications, protection of environment, generation of bio-energy and industrial needs.  In pursuit of these noble objectives, the Department has a highly qualified Research team and Technical staff.Vision of the Department:To carryout market-driven Research and Development (R & D) in the area of agro-industrial wastes for the use of the Industry in line with the mandate of FIIRO.

Mission of the Department:

To promote technological activities using microbial technology and Industrial process for food and non-food products through a highly motivated and committed Research team.

Strategies:

1· Motivated Task force teams.

2· Leadership by example/mentoring

3· Available Research facilities

4· Project review towards skill development

Biotechnology Programmes:

The Department runs some programmes such as:

1. Enzymes Programme

2. Mushroom Programme

3. Kunun-zaki programme

4. Pre-requisite programmes

Current Biotechnology Projects:

1· Microbial production and utilization of Industrial enzymes from agro-industrial wastes.

2· Production of condiments from lesser known seeds.

3· Production of spawns and Edible mushrooms from agro-industrial wastes.

4· Development and production of Prebiotics, Probiotics and symbiotics as food supplements.

5· Development and production of fermented sweet potato starter cultures.

6· Upgrading the production process of Ugba – an indigenous Nigerian fermented food.

Developed Technologies:

1· Production of soyadawadawa – a food condiment

2· Local technology for Oxytetracycline and Tetracycline production.

3· Wines from local fruits, vegetables and flowers.

4· Production of Industrial enzymes.

5· Production of Glucose syrup from cassava starch.

6· Production of edible mushroom.

7· Production and preservation of Kunun-zaki.

8· Soy-ogi production.

9· Soy-gari production.

10· Bottling and presentation of palmwine.

11· Production of unclarified, clarified and carbonated fruit juice.

12· Production of Biogas and Biofertilizer from agro-Industrial wastes.

13· Ogiri production

14· Shelf-stable Kunun-zaki.

Biotechnology Divisions:

There are three (3) Divisions in Biotechnology Department namely:

1· Enzyme Technology Division

2· Waste Utilization and Fermentation Division

3· Molecular Biology and Genetics Division

Research Laboratories:

The following Research Laboratories exist in Biotechnology:

1· Enzyme Research Laboratory

2· Spawn Laboratory

3· Molecular Biology Laboratory

4· Fermentation Research Laboratory

5· Culture Collection Laboratory

CONTACT THE DIRECTOR

Lawal, Adekunle Kolawole (Ph.D)

Food and Industrial Microbiologist

Director, Biotechnology Department

Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, P. M. B. 210233, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

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Professional Body:

· Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN)

· American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

· Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)

· Association of Industrial Microbiologists of Nigeria (AIMN) 

· Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST).

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The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) is the foremost Research Institute in Nigeria. The Production, Analytical and Laboratory Management (PALM) is one of the technical departments in the Institute.

This department is the door to all activities of the Institute. From staff analyses to contract analyses to production of FIIRO developed food products to management of our laboratories.

Vision of the Department: 

To become the hallmark of excellence in the provision of highest quality Analytical services and Laboratory Management Services to support Research and Development and to stand as a model in the production and commercialization of FIIRO research products.

Mission of the Department:   

To promote FIIRO Research technologies through Quality Production processes and enhanced Analytical and Laboratory Management system in accordance with International Standards.

Core Values

1. Quality

2. Safety

3. Timeliness

Objectives

• To meet global food standards considering the fact that the consumer are becoming more aware and countries demanding that food be safe for consumption as the developed countries.
• To meet up with the liberalization of economies and globalization of markets.
• To ensure that food products developed, produced and transferred to consumers and SMEs for large scale production by FIIRO satisfies the global food safety standard.
• To be one of the foremost laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 in Nigeria.

 STRATEGIES:

1. Implementation of ISO 17025, ISO 22000, ISO 9001

2. Engage in staff training and re-training.

3. Development and use of standard analytical procedures.

4. Regular maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment.

5. Ensure compliance to all laboratory and plant safety standards.

6. Provision of a conducive working environment.  

7. Customer Feedback.

Estimated Impact

• An Institute that is known globally due to the implementation of global standards to the system.
• An Institute constantly producing safe quality food.
• Aiding in the exportation of certified locally manufactured products for international trade.
• Exceeding the customers' expectation.
• Safe and conducive working environment.

PALM PROGRAMMES:

The department runs some programmes such as:

1. Training of Personnel on Quality Control Analysis.

2. Training of Personnel on Operational and use of Analytical equipment.  

3. Equipment maintenance.

4. Laboratory accreditation.

 PALM DIVISIONS:

There are five (5) Divisions in the PALM Department; namely:

1. Production Division

2. Analytical Research Division

3. Laboratory Management Division

4. Food Safety and Quality Management Division

5. Analytical Marketing Division

CONTACT THE DIRECTOR

Dr. (Mrs) Huthman Adebukola

PhD (Chemistry)

MSc (Chemistry)

PGD (Environmental & Analytical Chemistry)

HND (Drug & Chemical Technology)

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Member - Institute of Chartered Chemist (ICON)
• Member – Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)
• Member - Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN)
• Member – Nigerian National Codex Alimentarius Committee

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