Mrs. Talatu K. Ethan | File image
By Valentine Amanze
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has appointed Mrs. Talatu K. Ethan as its new Director, Public Relations.
Ethan succeeded Mrs. Foluso Bolaji, who has since assumed duties as the Director, Human Resource Management.
A Bachelor of Science degree holder in Microbiology of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Ethan brings more than two decades of multiple leadership roles and expertise in Food Science and public engagement to the table.
Ethan also holds a Master of Technology degree in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology, Minna.
She also holds certifications, including ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Assessor, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) Lead Auditor and Certified Food Scientist of Nigeria.
As an expert in food fortification and vitamins /minerals analysis, Mrs. Ethan has made significant contributions to advancing public health initiatives in Nigeria and beyond.
She is adept at creating awareness on food safety and has engaged in several sensitization campaigns to support Nigeria’s non- oil sector.
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Her career includes serving as SON’s Director for the North Central Region, Lagos Operations, and South-West Regional Operations, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership.
Ethan has extensive experience in standardization and quality assurance, focusing on implementing industry standards, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant Standards.
She is well-versed in quality management systems, Food Safety Management System, audits, and process optimisation, resulting in improved efficiency and product reliability.
Her experience spans beyond operating advanced analytical instruments, conducting precise experiments, and interpreting complex data.
She excels in adhering to strict quality control protocols; ensuring accurate results, and contributing to research and development, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
Mrs. Ethan is also actively engaged in professional and scientific organisations.
• She is Vice-President, Mycotoxicology Society of Nigeria (MSN)
• Board Member, AOAC-Africa Section
• Member of the Global Micronutrients Forum
• Member of Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) and Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST).
Mrs. Ethan enjoys reading, traveling, and conducting research. She is married and a mother.
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