SAN FRANCISCO, October 18, (THEWILL) – The programme started at about 12 noon. In attendance were the college Provost Dr (Mrs) Omolola, Aina Ladele who was ably represented by the Deputy Provost, Dr (Mrs) Dele Giwa, the Library Coordinator, Dr Iliasu Jinadu, the Dean School of Vocational and Technical Education (SVTE) Mrs O O Kudehinbu just to mention a few. The special guests of honour were the over one hundred pupils and students from our four demonstration and mentor schools (AOCOED International school; AOCOED Staff School; Oto-Awori Secondary School and Anglican Primary School 1, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos). Also twenty-one Food Vendors were in attendance amongst other guests, staff and students.
The speeches of the day were the welcome address by the Head of Department (Dr Beatrice Oganah), the opening Remarks of the provost of the college (Dr (Mrs.) Omolola, Aina Ladele) and the Goodwill message by Prof Patricia Etuna Mbah, the Vice President, African Region, International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE) which was read by Dr. Maria Owodiong-Idemeko, a lecturer in the Dept of Home Economics.
This is the first time that WFD will be celebrated in the forty years of its existence and it is worth mentioning that the College is sixty years old. The highlights of the programme were:
(i) A brief talk on Nutrition Education Presented by Dr. Beatrice Chinyem Oganah. In line with the theme of the WFD, the talk centered on what constitutes a Healthy Diet and the things that should be done by family members to ensure wellness and wellbeing throughout the life cycle.
(ii) A demonstration session on the preparation of a Nutritious traditional delicacy, Flaked fish vegetable unripe plantain pottage (for mature adults) and Egg Assorted Vegetable Noodles and Spaghetti tagged ‘Healthy Smart Meals’ for school children.
(iii) A presentation on Food safety Tips (WHO’s 5keys to Safer Food) for the Prevention of Foodborne Disease. This was presented by Mercy Omowunmi Blessed, a student in the Dept of Home Economics.
Also worth mentioning was a short Drama on the theme of the WFD performed by the Theatre arts Dept. of the college. Four food manufacturing companies (Nestle Waters, Agbara Plant, Flour Mills Pasta Plant, Agbara, Primera Foods Industries, OPIC Industrial Estate, Agbara and Beloxxi Biscuits Company donated their food products which was used for the food demonstration and entertainment of the huge crowd that graced the occasion.
The programme came to a close at about 4pm. It was a huge success to the glory of God.
Welcome address by Dr Oganah, B C, Head of Department of Home Economics, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto/Ijanaikin.
The provost, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto/Ijanaikin.
The Deputy Provost,
The Registrar,
The Bursar,
The Library Coordinator,
The deans and Directors of programmes
All Heads of departments present
All Chief Lecturers Present,
All deputy Registrars Present
My colleagues in the department
All AOCOED Staff present
Our Great AOCOED Students
Invited Guests
Members of the Press
Friends and well wishes
Ladies and Gentlemen.
May I welcome you all to this special occasion of the 2019 World Food Day (WFD) celebration. Today, Wednesday, 16th October, 2019, the department of Home Economics, AOCOED and the college make history by celebrating for the first time, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World Food Day. I thank the Provost and the college management for granting the approval to our proposal and also for elevating this event to the status of a college programme.
The World Food Day was established by FAO member countries at the 20th General conference in November, 1979. This celebration, makes it the 40th and every year over 150 member countries of United Nations have used this day to raise awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger.
For us Home Economics professional, this year our international umbrella organization, International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE), which holds a consultative status with the FAO, has directed that its members worldwide join in the WFD celebration with the objective of promoting the value of Nutrition Education and research in their working context. Home Economists are experts who foster sustainable practices at household level with the aim to achieve an optimal living for all. We are therefore better placed to drive the campaign for healthy diets to promote good health and wellbeing.
The theme for this year’s WFD is “Our actions are our future. Healthy diets for a #zerohunger world”. The young people, our children, are the future. We have to make a deliberate attempt to give Nutrition Education to them at this early stage of their formative years. This will ensure that they cultivate and practice healthy feeding habits which they will pass from generation to generation. These were our thoughts in the department of Home Economics and we have today, invited the pupils and students of our demonstration and mentor schools to be our special and target guests. Also included in our lists of distinguished guests are the AOCOED food vendors. These service providers in the AOCOED food sector are crucial in the quest for healthy diets because they cook and serve the meals to the community so they must not be left out of the campaign for safe and healthy meals. A record list of twenty- one food vendors are here. I welcome you all.
The highlights of todays’ programme is
(i) A Brief talk on Nutrition Education and food safety tips.
(ii) Demonstration on the preparation of Nutritious quick meals and sauces.
I thank you all for honouring our invitation to celebrate with us today, I hope that you enjoin our hospitality and help us pass the message of healthy diets and safe meals for our families.
Thank you and God bless.
Long live Department of Home Economics, AOCOED, Long live AOCOED, Long live IFHE, long live Lagos state, long live Nigeria.
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