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SONAppoints Ethan as Director Public Relations
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has appointed Mrs. Talatu K. Ethan as its new Director, Public Relations.
A Bachelor of Science degree holder in Microbiology of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Mrs. Ethan brings more than two decades of multiple leadership roles and expertise in Food Science and public engagement to the table.
Ethan also holds a Master of Technology degree in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology, Minna.
She holds notable certifications, including ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Assessor, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) Lead Auditor and Certified Food Scientist of Nigeria.
As a national expert in food fortification and vitamins/minerals analysis, Mrs. Ethan has made significant contributions to advancing public health initiatives in Nigeria and beyond.
She is adept at creating awareness on food safety and has engaged in several sensitization campaigns to support Nigeria’s non- oil sector.
Her distinguished career includes serving as SON’s Director for the North Central Region, Lagos Operations, and South-West Regional Operations, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership.
Ethan has extensive experience in standardization and quality assurance, focusing on implementing industry standards, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant Standards.
She is well-versed in quality management systems, Food Safety Management System, audits, and process optimisation, resulting in improved efficiency and product reliability.
She excels in fostering continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Ethan also possesses significant expertise in laboratory analyses, specialising in vitamins, minerals, Mycotoxins and Pesticide Residues testing.