Welcome to Society of Essential Oils Distillers and Analysts
The Birth of SEODA.
The vision for this laudable journey was conceived and delivered in May, 2019 by Associate Professor Isiaka Ogunwande, who believed that there has been enormous contribution by essential oil researchers in Nigeria and thus a common frontier needed to be established to champion the course nationally and internationally…….. Read more
To place Nigeria on the pedestal of essential oil production and utilisation on the global map.
- To engage in practises and research that will promote the commercialisation and utilisation of essential oil.
- To promote economic sustainability, job creation and empowerment in rural area through cultivation of plants for essential oil production
- To promote scientific advancement through human capacity building in aromatic plants from Africa particularly, Nigeria.
The Objectives of the Association shall be to foster the pursuit and understanding of Science, especially in Nigeria.
- To serve as an umbrella body for individuals and organisation engaged in activities on essential oils.
- To engage in research that will promote the commercialisation and utilisation of essential oils
- To provide avenue for the dissemination of information on distillation and utilisation of essential oils
- To liaise and cooperate with like-minded organisations and individuals nationally and internationally in boosting essential oil production, utilisation and commercialisation in Nigeria.
- To place Nigeria on the global map of essential oil production and utilisation
Upcoming Activities
1st National Symposium on Essential oils
📢 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Society of Essential Oil Distillers and Analysts (SEODA) cordially invites you to the 1st National Symposium on Essential Oils (SEODA 2026).
🌿 Theme: Unlocking the Essential Oils Value Chain in Nigeria: Production and Commercialization for Sustainable Economic Growth
📅 Date: 9th–11th August, 2026
📍 Venue: Shubomi Balogun Conference Centre, University of Ibadan
Registration is now open for all participants (attendees, paper presenters, exhibitors, organising committee members, and foreign participants).
Kindly complete the official registration form using the link below:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIUACsTpunoTu2SqFQ-li709pABfdN_Cl-QfII2znIJQF6JA/viewform
We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark inaugural symposium.
SEODA 2026 Organising Committee
