Course Title:  Certificate Course in Food Security
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive understanding of food security, including its components, challenges, policies, and sustainable solutions. It equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to analyze food security issues and contribute to policy and program development in various sectors.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and explain the concept of food security and its four pillars (availability, access, utilization, and stability).
• Assess the factors affecting food security at local, national, and global levels.
• Analyze the impact of climate change, population growth, and socio-economic factors on food security.
• Evaluate policies and programs aimed at improving food security.
• Explore innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance food security.

Entry Requirements: Applicants should have a SSCE or ND or HND or B.Sc. or equivalent in fields such as Agriculture, Food Science, Microbiology, or related disciplines.

Course duration: 12 Months

Job opportunity: International NGOs & Humanitarian Organizations, United Nations & Multilateral Agencies, Government Ministries & Parastatals, Research & Academic Institution, Development Banks & Donor Agencies
Domiciled department: Department of Food Science and Technology

For enquiry contact: 08066047737