NIMACON 2019

18th - 22nd November, 2019

Main Auditorium, University of Ilorin, Kwara State - Nigeria.

Introduction

The Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN) in conjunction with Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and University of Ilorin in collaboration with top materials related organizations and institutions in Nigeria, is organising her Annual Congress and Workshop tagged NIMACON 2019 on the theme: SOURCING AND MANAGEMENT OF MATERIALS RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION, as it affects the strategic areas of some National Economy. The congress would focus on materials resources, conventional and advanced secondary raw materials development technologies/activities around the world and implications on sustainable development of the Economy. The Congress is thus, planned to be a forum whereby Materials-related professionals in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Agriculture, Building Technology, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Geology, among other diverse disciplines in Nigeria and from around the world would discuss the theme of the congress. Special workshops will also be featured.

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

Participants wishing to present papers are invited to submit electronic copies of an abstract of not more than 250 words single line spacing, clearly stating the title of the paper, name(s) of the author(s) and the affiliation(s) including phone numbers and emails. All abstracts should be sent via this email nimacon.ilorin2019@gmail.com latest by Monday 30th September, 2019. Acceptance letter for oral or poster presentation shall be sent to Author within one week from the date of receipt of abstract. Soft copies of full length papers (8 PAGES ONLY) in MS Word format of accepted abstract plus the evidence of payment of the conference fee should be sent via the same email not later than Monday 14th October, 2019.

Theme: SOURCING AND MANAGEMENT OF MATERIALS RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION

Enhancing Local Technology in Materials Utilization

Demand and Control of Materials and Technology for Development

Manpower Training and Materials Education.

Nanotechnology For Materials Development.

Smart Materials Development

Policy Issues in Secondary Raw Materials Development

 

POSTER SESSION

There shall be a poster session at the Congress for papers already specially selected. Please indicate if you prefer to present your paper as a poster.

EXHIBITION

Limited space is available for scientific and industrial products and organizations for exhibition. Interested organizations can contact the COC Secretariat for details.

ACCOMODATION

The conference organising committee would assist participants to secure suitable hotel accomodation close to the Congress venue of rooms ranging from N5,000.00 to N50,000.00 per night. Please contact the Secretariat with your request

Conference Registration

Category Early Bird
(Before 30th September, 2019)
Conference fee
(After 30th September, 2019)
Fellows N 24,000.00 N 30,000.00
Professional/Associate Members N 16,000.00 N 20,000.00
Non - Members N 20,000.00 N 25,000.00
Post-graduate Students N 7,000.00 N 9,000.00
Undergraduate Students N 4,000.00 N 5,000.00
Foreign Participants US$ 160.00 US$ 200.00
Foreign Student Participants (Undergraduate) US$ 80.00 US$100.00

The registration fee covers Congress Materials, Lunch, Snacks, Annual Dinner and NIMACON Proceedings. The proceedings and previous Journal and Materials Science and Engineering (NJMSE) will be available for sale at the registration desk.

 

Account Details

2034321065

First Bank of Nigeria Plc

Materials Science and Tech. Society of Nig.

 

Important Deadlines

    • 30th September, 2019 - Deadline for Abstract Submission

    • 30th September, 2019 - Deadline for the Early Bird Registration

    • 14th October, 2019 - Deadline for Full Paper Submission

    • 31st October, 2019 - Deadline for online Conference Registration

    • 18th November, 2019 - Arrival/Registration

    • 19th November, 2019 - Opening Ceremony/AGM

    • 20th - 21st November, - 2019 Technical Sessions/Dinner

    • 22nd November, 2019 - Departure

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq

Special Guest of Honour

His Excellency, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Executive Governor of Kwara State.
Dr Husaini Dikko IBRAHIM

Guest of Honour

Prof H. D. IBRAHIM FMSN, FCSN, FPIN
Director General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja.
Prof. Abdulkareem Sulyman Age

CHIEF HOST

Prof. Sulyman Age ABDULKAREEM, FCSN
Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin
CHIEF(ENGR.) KUNLE OGUNADE

Congress Chairman

Sir (Engr. Chief) Kunle OGUNADE FMSN, FIMMM, FPIN
Chairman, MSN Board of Trustees.
Chairman, Petroorganico, Lagos.
Prof. Esther U Ikhuoria

Host

Prof. Esther U. IKHUORIA FCSN, FMSN, FPIN, FICCON
National President, MSN.
Prof. Alafara Abdullahi BABA

COC Chairman

Prof. Alafara Abdullahi BABA, FCSN FMSN, MTMS (USA)
Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Ilorin.

Email : alafara@unilorin.edu.ng
Tel: +2348035010302

Engr. Prof. S. B. Hassan

Guest Speaker

Engr. Professor S. B. Hassan FMSN, FNMS,MNSE, MIM(UK), MBFM, COREN Reg.
DG/CEO Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geoscience, Jos. Professor of Metallurgical and materials Engineering, UNILAG.
Engr. Godwin Mong Kalu-Uka

COC Secretary

Dr. Aderemi Babatunde ALABI
Department of Physics, University of Ilorin

Email : remialabi70@unilorin.edu.ng
Tel: +2348144221976

Engr. Godwin Mong Kalu-Uka

COC Technical

Dr. Adewale George ADENIYI R Engr (COREN)
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin

Email : adeniyi.ag@unilorin.edu.ng
Tel: +2348065476637

Prof. Rafiu Babatunde Bale

MSN ILORIN BRANCH CHAIRMAN

Prof. Rafiu Babatunde BALE FNAH
Department of Geology and Mineral Resources, University of Ilorin

Email : rafbale@unilorin.edu.ng
Tel: +2348035789597

COC Members

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE TECHNICAL/PUBLICATION COMMITTEE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Dr. Mrs. A. O. Fabiyi(Chairman) Dr. George Adeniyi(Chairman) Dr. Mrs. H. I. Adegoke (Chairman)
Mr. Mustapha A. Raji (Secretary) Engr. N. Aremu (Co-Chairman) Mr. Girigisu Sadisu (Secretary)
Mrs Christianah O. Adeyemi Mr. A. S. Ibrahim (Secretary) Engr. N. Aremu
Mr. Kenneth Stephen Mr. V. O. Adimula (Co-Secretary) Mr. Jimoh Akeem Adebayo
Miss Adebola Oluwagbemiga Dr. F. O. Nwosu Mr. Hassan Mohammed
Mrs Fasiku J. Janet Dr. A. B. Alabi Mr. Gbadamasi R. Demola
Mrs Aishat Y. Abdulkareem Dr. Mrs. H. I. Adegoke  
  Mr. Ighalo Joshua O.  
SECURITY COMMITTEE TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS COMMITTEE SOCIAL/WELFARE COMMITTEE
Dr. F. O. Nwosu (Chairman) Dr. A. B. Alabi (Chairman) Mrs. Aminat A. Mohammed (Chairman)
Mr. O. T. Amusan (Secretary) Engr. Samuel Adesina (Co-Chairman) Mrs T. O. Abu (Co-Chairman)
Engr. Ambali Ibrahim Dr. Kuranga I. Ayinla (Secretary) Mrs Ihogbetin (Secretary)
Mr. Daniel O. Jemirin Dr. Mrs M. F. Zubair Miss Yetunde Amsat
Mr. Afolabi Taoheed Mr. S. O. Bello Mr. Wisdom Williams
Mr. Akinsola Ibukun Mr. Sadisu Girigisu Mr. Samson O. Bello
  Engr. Adebisi Jelili Mrs. M'civer Fausat Adeola
  Mr. Daud Olaoluwa Miss Onifade Damilola Victoria
ACCOMODATION FUND RAISING
Dr. Shuaib-Babaita L. Yusuf (Chairman) Engr. Dr. J. M. Abdul (Chairman)
Mrs. T. O. Abu (Secretary) Mrs Christianah O. Adeyemi (Secretary)
Dr. Mrs M. F. Zubair Dr. Shuaib-Babaita L. Yusuf
Dr. Kuranga I. Ayinla Dr. Mrs. A. O. Fabiyi
Mrs. M'civer Fausat Adeola Engr. Samuel Adesina
Mr. M. A. Raji Engr. Ambali Ibrahim
Mrs. C. O. Adeyemi Mrs. Aminat A. Mohammed
  Mr. Daniel O. Jemirin
  Mrs Oyewumi-Musa Rukayat Titilayo

Venue & Contact information

Date: 18th - 22nd November, 2019

Time: 9:00am Daily

Venue: Main Auditorium, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Phone Number: +2348035010302 & +2348144221976

  E-mail address: nimacon.ilorin2019@gmail.com

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