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22nd May, 2012 | Previous Page
 

The event will be tailored towards achieving the following objectives:
•    To arouse the interest of people/government in the use of Jatropha seed in the production of biodiesel
•    To enumerate on the various technologies needed for the extraction  and production of biodiesel and other allied products
•    To evaluate the efficacy of biodiesel from Jatropha plant in comparison with fossil fuel diesel
•    To create awareness on the merits of growing Jatropha plant on undulating lands
•    To stimulate increasing plantation of Jatropha for sustainable development and to mitigate against climate change
•    To highlight on other economic importance of Jatropha plant for economic empowerment.
•    To fully integrate the use of biodiesel into the fuel energy requirement of Nigeria.

The workshop consists of an opening plenary session with keynote presentations, discussions on specific themes, theatre presentation and exhibitions on various products from Jatropha plant.

Theme:  Jatropha curcas -A Goldmine Plant: Bringing Vision to Reality.

Sub-Themes:
•    Jatropha Plant : A way to eradicate Poverty
•    Mitigating against climate change through Jatropha Plantation
•    Jatropha Plant- Enhancing linkage between Research and Industry
•    Policy context of Biodiesel from Jatropha Plant
•    Mechanical extraction of Jatropha oil

Guideline for Manuscript Presentation
Author(s) should submit a power point slide of their paper with the following details:
•    Name of author(s)
•    Address of author/e-mail
•    Affiliation
•    Abstract
•    Short Introduction
•    Materials and methods
•    Results and Discussion
•    Conclusion
•    References (Alphabetical order)
•    Acknowledgement

Poster Presentation
All presenters shall be informed about their poster number and time of display. Authors are to remain with their poster during the designated time.

Poster Details

The maximum poster size is 70cm wide x 100cm high (preferably a module of A3/A4). The poster should contain the followings: *Title (20mm size);* author’s name and institution (13mm size)

  • Photograph of the author at the top right hand corner will assist the audience to identify the author
  • Brief introduction (13mm size);* Methodology (7mm size), *Result and Discussion,* References *Conclusion
  • All lettering should be readable from 3metre distance



FIRST DAY OF EVENT

 

TIME AGENDA
10.00am-11.00 am Welcome and introduction of Guests/Programme Presentation
11.00am -11.30 am Welcome address by Vice Chancellor
11.30.12.30 pm
 First Plenary session
12.30  -1.00pm Syndicate Discussion
1.00pm-2.00pm LUNCH BREAK
2.00 pm-4.00pm Scientific Session
4.00pm 5.00pm Syndicate discussion
7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Drama Presentation

 

SECOND DAY (2) OF  THE EVENT

 

TIME AGENDA
9.00am -11.00am Theatre Presentations and exhibition of allied products from Jatropha plant
11.00am-12.00pm Workshop Training 1 ( Planting & Harvesting of Jatropha plant
  (ii)Organic fertilizer from Jatropha plant
  Facilitators : (Dr (Mrs). O.F. Adekola, Dr (Mrs) Fawole,O.B, Dr A.K. Musa and Mr Enibukun, S.O)
12.00pm 1.30pm Workshop Training 2 (Processing of Jatropha curcas  seed for Biodiesel Production). Facilitator: (Dr Adekola, F.A. Mr Ameen , O.M)
1.30pm - 2-30pm
LUNCH BREAK
2.30pm -3.30pm Workshop Training 3 (Production of Animal Feed) Facilitator: ( Dr Belewu, M.A) 
3.30pm  -4.30pm Workshop 4 (Production of Ink/ Dye (.Facilitator : Dr Adebayo, G.B.)
4.30pm -5.30pmWorkshop 5: Production of soap  (Facilitators : Dr Muhammed, N.O. and Mr Ameen, O.M.)
5.30pm  -6.30pm Workshop 6 : Production of  ceiling board from Jatropha plant
Facilitators : (Drs . S.A. Raji , A.A Jimoh, Engr. Bolajoko, Z.O)
5.30pm  -6.30pm Workshop 6 : Production of  ceiling board from Jatropha plant
Facilitators : (Drs . S.A. Raji , A.A Jimoh, Engr. Bolajoko, Z.O)
 5.30pm - 6.30pm
 Workshop 7: Practical evaluation of biodiesel from Jatropha and fossil fuel diesel. Facilitators: (Drs Olaniyan, A.M., Fakayode, S.B.,   Engineers  Bolajoko, Z.O. Makkar, T. )
6.30pm - 8.00pm
Cocktail and Departure
 
 
 
REGISTRATION  OF PARTICIPANTS
All participants including those who wish to be trained should complete the enclosed Registration form and return it to the workshop organizing committee.

Workshop Fees
The registration fee is $100.00 and it covers participation in all sessions, training, and lists of participants, tea break, lunch and closing reception. Training fee payment must be made by all participants. Electronics wire transfer (from your bank to Jatropha International Workshop 2010) with participant name and address.

Payment options
Credit cards:     VISA
            MASTER CARD
            EUROCARD
 (Credit card number, CV V, Expiry date)
Bank transfer:
Account holder:  Jatropha Plantation Development & Maintenance Committee
Account numbers: 442/462565/210 (Domiciliary Account)
                442/462565/110 (Current Account)
Sort Code           :  058154420
All bank charges must be settled by transmitter. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment via e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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