Vitafoam and UNILAG Collaborate to Host Polyurethane Evolutions Seminar
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), recently organized a seminar aimed at familiarizing undergraduate students of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering with the world of polyurethane evolutions. The event, held on the university campus, focused on enhancing educational opportunities and fostering industry-academia collaboration.
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Themed ‘Polyurethane in Practice, the Science, and the Business’, the one-day seminar featured practical demonstrations of polyurethane innovations, providing students with hands-on exposure to industry applications.
Addressing participants, Mr. Taiwo Adeniyi, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, emphasized the company's position as a leader in polyurethane applications within the West African sub-region. He highlighted the seminar's objectives, which included stimulating discussions on innovations in polyurethane applications for industrial advancement.
Mr. Adeniyi expressed optimism that insights gained from the seminar would enrich students' knowledge in polyurethane formulation and applications, contributing to sustainable industrial development and reinforcing research activities. He underscored Vitafoam's commitment to fostering beneficial cooperation between academia and industry as part of its sustainability initiatives.
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In her remarks, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, emphasized the significance of chemistry in daily life and acknowledged polyurethane's ubiquitous presence in household products. She lauded the seminar as an opportunity for students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, thereby enhancing their understanding of industrial processes.
During his presentation, Mr. Gerson Silva, the Chief Executive Officer of Purcom Brazil, emphasized polyurethane as the next frontier in industry evolution, urging students to leverage the seminar to advance their career prospects.
Prof. Rosemary Egonmwan, Chairman of Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting education and initiatives that expand learning horizons. She highlighted the seminar's role in facilitating knowledge exchange and providing insights into the practical application of polyurethane in business operations.
As a leading manufacturer of flexible and rigid fibre products in Nigeria and West Africa, Vitafoam Nigeria PLC aims to leave a lasting impact on participants through educational initiatives like the seminar.
The collaboration between Vitafoam and UNILAG underscores the importance of industry-academia partnerships in nurturing talent and driving innovation in the field of polyurethane technology.
