IRADAT BISOLA OLADEJO

Food Scientist | Food Security advocate

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About

Highly results-driven Food Scientist and Food Security Advocate with a proven track record in agri-food research, quality assurance, and food systems management. Expert in HACCP compliance, field data collection, and multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to enhanced food safety and sustainable agricultural development across Africa. Passionate about reducing post-harvest losses and driving impactful community engagement initiatives to achieve global food security.

Work

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) — NYSC

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Research Assistant (NYSC Deployment)

Kano, , Nigeria

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Summary

Led systematic field data collection and analysis for cowpea trials, contributing to evidence-based agri-food research and food security goals at a leading CGIAR center.

Highlights

Executed systematic field data collection for cowpea trials, directly supporting crop improvement initiatives critical to achieving food security goals.

Analyzed complex agri-food data using SPSS and MS Excel, generating evidence-based technical reports that informed research outputs.

Fostered multidisciplinary collaboration across crop science, food systems, and nutrition research projects, enhancing integrated research outcomes at a premier CGIAR center.

Facilitated knowledge generation on critical staple crop value chains, directly benefiting smallholder farmers and bolstering food security across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Students Against Superbugs Africa (SAS AMR Africa)

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AMR Ambassador

Remote, ,

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Summary

Designed and executed community awareness campaigns and advocacy outreach on antimicrobial resistance and food safety across Africa.

Highlights

Designed and delivered impactful community awareness campaigns on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and food safety, leveraging the One Health approach to educate diverse audiences.

Coordinated student engagement activities and advocacy outreach, reaching diverse stakeholder groups across Africa to promote critical health and sustainability initiatives.

Contributed to policy-relevant research, establishing critical links between food systems, human health, and environmental sustainability to inform strategic decision-making.

UAC Foods Limited

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Quality Assurance Intern

Lagos, , Nigeria

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Summary

Supported critical QA processes and maintained compliance with HACCP standards in active food production, ensuring product safety and operational excellence.

Highlights

Ensured 100% compliance with HACCP standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within active food production environments, enhancing product safety and quality.

Managed quality control documentation, contributing to successful audit readiness and robust food safety monitoring protocols.

Proactively identified and reported food safety deviations, facilitating timely corrective actions that aligned with national and international food safety frameworks.

Education

University of Calabar

Calabar, , Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Food Science and Technology Grade:

Courses

Thesis: Development of Oatmeal Biscuits Fortified with Natural Spices (Turmeric, Garlic, and Cinnamon) — functional food development and nutritional enhancement.

Awards

3rd Place — IFT Sustainable Food Systems and Food Waste Hackathon

IFT

Award of Service

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar

1st Place — NAFSTS National Essay Competition

NAFSTS

IFT FIRST Expo Travel Scholarship Awardee

IFT

Award of Service

YALI Cross River State Network

Languages

English

Skills

Food Systems & Research

Agri-food systems research, Field data collection, Post-harvest loss reduction strategies, Sustainable agricultural development.

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

HACCP, GMP, SOP, Food safety & quality assurance.

Data Analysis & Reporting

SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Data analysis & reporting.

Project & Program Management

Program & activity coordination, Multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Communication & Advocacy

Community engagement & capacity building, AMR advocacy (One Health approach), Scientific communication, Public speaking.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Internet & Digital Research Tools.