Department of Food Engineering - University of Ilorin

Today, Adedeji Ifeoluwa Benjamin proud Food Engineering alumnus celebrates a remarkable milestone as he convocates with a Master’s in Food Systems from the University of Reading, United Kingdom🇬🇧🎓. His journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the food chain from technology to sustainability, building on the strong foundation laid during his Food Engineering years. Through dedication, research excellence, and an unwavering passion for improving global food systems, Adedeji has transformed his academic pursuit into a purposeful path. Today’s convocation marks not just an achievement🥰✨, but the beginning of a new chapter in shaping innovative and sustainable solutions for the food industry.

✨ Congratulations Olagenro David Ayodele
The only male First Class graduate among the five First Class students produced by the Department of Food Engineering this year👏

David's achievement stands out not just for academic excellence, but for consistency, resilience, and breaking limits. In a demanding course that blends engineering principles with food, he proved that hard work and focus truly pay off.💯❤️

🎉 *Celebrating Excellence!*🎉

Join us in celebrating *Abdulrahman Muh’minah Temidun*, the *Best Graduating Student in Food Engineering* with an outstanding *CGPA of 4.72!* 👩🏽‍🎓✨

Muh’minah's academic journey is a true reflection of hard work, focus, and determination. Her dedication to excellence has set a remarkable standard and continues to inspire upcoming students in the field of Food Engineering.

We are proud of your achievement and the bright future ahead of you. Keep soaring higher, Muh’minah the world awaits your brilliance! 🌍💫

👯‍♀️ *Double the Brilliance, Double the Honour!*🎓✨

Join us in celebrating the *Food Engineering twins*, *Onyemachi Amarachi Hannah-Grace* and *Onyemachi Onyinyechi Elizabeth-Gift*, who both graduated with *First Class Honours!* 🥳

Their journey is a true testament to *discipline, determination, and shared excellence.* From lectures to labs, they’ve walked side by side, proving that success shines even brighter in twos. 💫

We are incredibly proud of your remarkable achievement and the inspiration you bring to the Food Engineering community! 🌾🎓

🎉 *Celebrating Dedication and Leadership!* 🎉

Meet *Matthew Temitayo Godwin* and *Abidogun Mistura Oyindamola* two outstanding individuals who have served as *Food Engineering Pilot Plant Managers* for the past *2 years*, demonstrating *exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment*. 👏

Their consistency, teamwork, and drive have kept the pilot plant running smoothly ensuring every operation reflects excellence and innovation. 💪⚙️

We celebrate your contributions to the growth of the department and the inspiration you’ve provided to others. Your hard work truly speaks volumes! 🌟

🎉 *Honouring Exceptional Leadership and Academic Excellence!* 🎓

Meet *Disu Reagan* and *Sh*ttu Abimbola Misturat* our outstanding *NAFES President and Vice President*, whose tenure was marked by *dedication, teamwork, and impactful leadership.* 🌟

A special applause to *Sh*ttu Abimbola Misturat*, who not only served diligently but also graduated with *First Class Honours!* 🥳 Her achievement beautifully reflects the balance 👏

We celebrate your commitment, excellence, and the legacy you’ve both built for future leaders to follow. 💪

🎉 *Huge congratulations to our outstanding Food Engineering alumnus, Ifeoluwa Benjamin Adedeji!*

Honoured with the *"Excellent Industrial Potential"* award by the *EIT Food Master in Food Systems Consortium* at the 2025 Graduate Conference — your work is truly inspiring!

Your thesis on *Carbon Dioxide-Assisted Extrusion and its impact on soy protein meat analogues* reflects the kind of innovation the future of food needs.

We’re proud of your growth, impact, and global recognition through *EIT Food*. Keep raising the bar, Ife — the journey has just begun! 🚀🌍

Congratulations to our newest *GMNSEs* the fresh food engineers! 🎉 Today we celebrate the induction of the 2024/2025 graduates, honoring their hard work, dedication, and perseverance that have finally paid off. You’re now part of a vibrant community that shapes the future, solves complex problems, and drives innovation. Wishing each GMNSE a bright, successful career ahead✨

🎉 Congratulations to Ameen Gegele Hammed, our distinguished Food Engineering alumnus from the University of Ilorin!

Ameen has continued to make us proud by earning his MSc. in Bioresource Engineering (Distinction) from McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada. 🇨🇦

His outstanding achievement reflects true resilience, brilliance, and a passion for sustainable innovation. 🌍

We celebrate your success, Ameen, and wish you even greater accomplishments ahead. Keep inspiring and keep soaring high! ✨✨

🎉 *Food Engineering Celebrates Our Own: OKE OLUWAFEMI LAWRENCE!* 🎉

The Department of Food Engineering, University of Ilorin, proudly celebrates one of our exceptional alumni who has been awarded the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at McGill University, Canada! 🇨🇦✨

Out of over 13,500 applicants worldwide, he was selected as one of only 38 scholars in the 2025 Cohort, a truly outstanding achievement. Through this scholarship, he will be pursuing his Master of Science Applied (M.Sc. A) in Bioresource Engineering (Integrated Food and Bioprocessing) at McGill, a globally top-ranked institution renowned as the Harvard of Canada. 🌍📚

🌟 His success is a beacon of what is possible, showing our students and alumni that with vision, determination, and resilience, they too can rise beyond boundaries and embrace opportunities that transform their lives and shape the future of communities. 🚀✨

👏 Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone! We are proud, we are inspired, and we believe many more of our students will soar to even greater heights.

🎉 *BREAKING: Another Win for Food Engineering as Omonayajo Mubarak Ayobami Rekindles UNESCO Honour in Food Engineering Legacy* 🏆

In the quiet corridors of the Department of Food Engineering at the University of Ilorin, where innovation simmers and dreams are stirred into reality, history has once again been made. Omonayajo Mubarak Ayobami, a brilliant and determined graduate, has emerged as the winner of the 2024 UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology (Nsukka) Undergraduate Award, etching his name into the department’s growing legacy of excellence.

This remarkable achievement rekindles memories of a groundbreaking moment in 2021, when Alasi Sodiq Oladimeji, a visionary from the same department, became the first Food Engineering alumnus to earn the coveted award in the undergraduate category. Now, three years later, Mubarak picks up the baton, reinforcing the University of Ilorin’s position as a cradle of scientific ingenuity and biotechnological innovation.

Their shared success is not just a personal triumph, but a testament to the transformative power of Food Engineering and a proud reflection of a department that continues to inspire, shape, and empower the next generation of changemakers.

As Head of Department, I am immensely proud of this milestone. Mubarak’s success is a shining reminder to all our students that with passion, persistence, and purpose, they too can rise to global recognition from right here at the University of Ilorin🥳🥰🚀.

*ALUMNI OF THE MOMENT! 🎉*

Huge congratulations to *Ayilaran Elijah Oluwaferanmi*, an illustrious alumnus of the University of Ilorin's Department of Food Engineering, on bagging a degree in Master's in Biotechnology from West Virginia State University! 🎓

Your achievement is a testament to your hard work, perseverance, and passion! 💪 We're thrilled to celebrate with you! 🎉 May this achievement open doors to new opportunities and continued growth. 🌟

*Cheers to our esteemed alumnus! 🥳*