The Delta State Local Government Service Commission in collaboration with R-Kson Consults has organised a training workshop/seminar for 85 serving Food Scientific Officers of the Unified Local Government Service.
The seminar which took place at the Conference hall of the Okay Hotels limited, Ozoro,Delta State, was declared opened, by the Delta State Local Government Service Commission Chairman Hon Joseph Otirhue, who was ably represented by the Commission’s 2nd member, Princess Dame Minnie Igbrude(Phd),the member representing Delta South Senatorial District in the Commission.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, Igbrude said the Commission has deemed it fit to organize the seminar in order to update officers’ knowledge and skills on the the latest developments in Food Safety and Hygiene.
She said it was In recognition of the critical role Food Scientific Officers play in ensuring food safety and hygiene in the society.
She affirmed that, Food Scientific Officers are the guardians of food safety and as such, their expertise and dedication are crucial in preventing foodborne diseases and promoting public health.
Speaking further, the 2nd member asserts that foodborne diseases can have adverse consequences such as illnesses, disabilities and even death adding that,food safety and hygiene have significant economic implications, affecting both individual households and the broader economy.
The seminar which was captioned “FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE:ITS IMPACT IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND THE ROLE OF FOOD SCIENTIFIC OFFICERS “, had vibrant and seasoned resource persons who took participants on topics such as “Impact of Food Safety and Hygiene on Health Promotion, The Role of Food Scientific Officers in Ensuring Safer Food and Unsafe Food and The Threat To Human Health and Wellbeing” amongst others.
Speaking on behalf of the participants, Comrade Ijolo appreciated the Commission for organizing the training workshop and promised to put all they have learnt into practice and also impart others with the knowledge they have acquired.
