Murewa Odunjo, Managing Director of LS Scientific, in his welcome address,said: “This event is a catalyst for transformation. We’re here to bridge the gap between global innovation and local application.”
LS Scientific Limited, in partnership with IKA Germany, hosted the first Lab Experience Day recently at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. The event convened scientists, researchers, academics, and industry professionals from Nigeria and across West Africa for technical sessions and practical demonstrations.
The programme, themed “Empowering Scientific Innovation in West Africa: Transforming Laboratories for Excellence”, examined current approaches to quality control, research, and regulated industrial processes. Participants engaged in technical presentations, live demonstrations, and networking activities designed to connect laboratory practice with real-world applications.
Attendees interacted directly with IKA’s latest equipment, with demonstrations showing its use in food production, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processing. Jackline Mungai, Product Manager at IKA Africa, presented on IKA’s global operations and stressed the role of application-driven solutions.
Among the highlights were live tests of the IKA CBC Rotavisc Viscometer and Rotary Evaporator using customer samples, including creams, oils, beverages, and pharmaceutical products. “What stood out was the practical, immersive experience,” said Peter Claver Ngugi, Sales Director at IKA Sub-Saharan Africa. “We didn’t just talk about the technology; we let people interact with it.”
The event also gave room for direct discussions between users and technology providers. Ifunanya Nweke, Customer Experience Manager at LS Scientific, said this approach “allows us to listen, clarify, and align with what matters most.”
LS Scientific Limited provides laboratory equipment, scientific solutions, and technical services across Africa. The company also develops platforms that connect professionals and ideas. “We’re proud to be enabling Africa’s future, one lab at a time,” said Godsent Omon, Marketing Executive at LS Scientific.
The Lab Experience Day marks a continuing effort by LS Scientific and IKA Germany to promote collaboration and strengthen laboratory capacity in West Africa.
