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
Guidelines for submission of Symposium abstract.
1. Abstract Format
The abstract should be unstructured, brief, and not exceed 250 words. Include 3–6 descriptive keywords.
2. Submission Method
Send abstracts to: symposium@seoda.org
3. Submission Period
Opens: 30th April 2026
Closes: 1st July 2026
4. Registration Fees
1. Symposium attendance only – Members: ₦15,000.00
2. Symposium attendance and paper presentation – Members: ₦25,000.00
3. Symposium attendance and paper presentation – Students: ₦15,000.00
4. Symposium attendance and paper presentation – Non-members: ₦30,000.00
5. Virtual participants: ₦10,000.00
6. Foreign participants: $50 USD
5. Payment Details
Fees are payable to the SEODA bank account:
Account Number: 1858998819
Account Name: Society of Essential Oil Distillers and Analysts
Bank: Access Bank
Note: Evidence of payment must accompany the submitted abstract.
