SoTLAN inaugurates new BoT to drive national development

The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoTLAN), the professional body of laboratory analysts, dedicated to promoting quality standards and professional excellence, has inaugurated its newly constituted Board of Trustees (BoT).

Comprising a distinguished group of high-calibre professional and accomplished scientists, the board pledged to ensure that SoTLAN makes a meaningful impact on national development, particularly in the area of quality enhancement across sectors. The inauguration ceremony, held recently in Lagos, was attended by key stakeholders, including the President of SoTLAN, Prof. Olugbenga Ogunmoyela; SoTLAN Exco members, and the Registrar of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), Alhaji Aliyu Angara.

The newly inducted BoT includes Prof. Oladapo Afolabi (Chairman of the Board and former Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation), Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, Prof. (Mrs.) Celina Maduemezia, Dr. Dahiru Adamu and Balogun Ganiyu Sanni,.

all of whom are renowned scientists with proven track records in their respective fields. In his remarks, Afolabi expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and reaffirmed the commitment of the board under his leadership to advance the society’s mission. He emphasised the board’s resolve to tackle critical issues related to quality standards and professional development, which are pivotal to the nation’s growth and global competitiveness. On his part, Ogunmoyela commended the commitment of the Board members and highlighted key areas of focus to achieve greater impact, acknowledging the need for collaborations.

On behalf of SoTLAN, he called on stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector players, and international organisations to join the Society in driving initiatives that promote quality and professionalism.

Also, Angara addressed the August gathering on the initiatives deployed by IPAN to ensure the success of the secretariat in accomplishing its mission of regulating the profession in spite of the peculiar challenges encountered this year. As part of their immediate agenda, the Board of Trustees announced the setting up of a committee to be led by Dahiru Adamu to review SOTLAN’s past activities, constitution and relationship with its mother organisation, IPAN, with a view to optimising available resources, improving awareness about quality standards and fostering professional excellence among its members and the general public.