BRIEF ON THE INSTITUTE

The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) was established by Act 12 of 2003 of the National Assembly and made a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. The Institute was hitherto known as the Nigerian Institute of Science Technology (NIST) founded in 1971 saddled with responsibility of “advancing science laboratory technology profession and ensure through its registered members effective and efficient management and administration of science laboratories in Nigeria”.

Over the years, the Institute has put in place human resources and infrastructure to enable it fulfil its mandate through the establishment of Multipurpose Science Laboratory at its national Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State, equipped with modern and computerized science equipment for the conduct of training, routine laboratory services and research using new technologies.

Participants for the training workshops will have the opportunity to use this equipment and thus acquire relevant knowledge and skills in their applications to enhance their performances at work.

Resource persons for the workshops are experienced scientists and technologists drawn from Universities, Research Institutes and the Private Sector.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The workshops will be conducted through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulation exercises, multimedia presentations and practical exercises.