By Doris Obinna
RightToProtein, an awareness campaign of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) holds its inaugural conference in Nigeria today.
The conference themed, “Right To Protein: Protein for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” will also be live streamed on YouTube: @RightToProteinNigeria to a global audience.
Country Team Lead, Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, USSEC, Dr. Michael David, said Director-General, Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos and Dr (Mrs.) Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, would be Special Guest of Honour: “Acting Head, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Osun (UNIOSUN), Dr. Olubukola Omobuwa, will be the keynote speaker.
“This will be followed by a highly engaging panel discussion session moderated by Dr. (Mrs) Ifeoma Akeredolu, Centre Coordinator, YABATECH UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre.
“The panellists who are stakeholders in the nutrition sector, will be discussing salient matters around nutrition, increasing protein consumption, its effect on productivity, impact on ensuring a sustainable future for Nigeria and Africa at large and ultimately, ensuring that everyone has an actual right to protein.
“We are excited to be leading the narrative in changing Nigerians’ perception of protein consumption while also championing a behavioural shift towards optimizing consumption of a variety of protein sources including animal-based and plant-based protein, especially those options that can be easily accessed by and are relatively more affordable for most Nigerians.
“This conference aims to underline our motive of bringing together experts and individuals passionate about nutrition to discuss the importance of adequate protein consumption for better nutrition, health, and wellbeing. Key learnings from the event will empower attendees with knowledge, evidence-based insights, and practical strategies needed to make informed choices regarding their protein intake, ultimately supporting their overall wellbeing.”