Chemical Society of Nigeria 32nd Annual International Conference

21 - 25 September 2009
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

The theme for this year's international conference is: 'A Catalyst for Sustainable Industrial Development'. The various sub-themes that will be explored include:

Chemistry and renewable energy development
Raw materials local sourcing for tghe revival of Nigerian Chemical Industries
Chemistry education and the challenge of emerging environmental issues
Achievement of global competitiveness through quality control and safety
The role of chemical industry in sustainable food security for Nigeria

Plenary Lectures

Bio-resources in the energy-mix of Nigeria
Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, Vice-Chancellor, ATB University, Bauchi, Nigeria

Challenges to science education in the face of emerging environmental issues
Professor Peter Okebukola, President of GUNI-Africa, Abuja, Nigeria

Schedule

EVENT	DATE
Arrival/registration	Monday 21 September
Opening ceremony/Plenary	Tuesday 22 September
Technical Sessions	Wednesday - Thursday 23 - 24 September
Award Night	Thursday 24 September
Departure	Friday 25 September

Call for Papers

Intending participants who wish to present papers at the Technical Sessions are requested to submit their abstracts (200 words maximum) and full papers (A4, typed and double spaced, 8 pages maximum) by e-mail to Dr. Aliyu Jauro. All papers are to be peer-reviewed and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. A publication fee of 3000 NGN will be charged for each accepted paper. Deadline for submission is 15 August 2009.