We are the umbrella body of all Chemists in Nigeria
The Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) was founded in 1971 to raise national consciousness on the centrality of Chemistry to the overall progress of Man and the Development of Society. With over 5,000 members, the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) is the major professional body representing and promoting the practice of Chemistry and all Chemists in Nigeria. A non-political and non-profit organisation, CSN is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise. CSN is the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers, and related professionals. CSN seeks to, among other things, protect the professional interest of chemists as well as promote and stimulate the advancement and the propagation, study, and practice of the science of chemistry and related Sciences as channels for sustainable national development in Nigeria.
Professor. Rufus Sha'ato
(President, Chemical Society of Nigeria)
16th CSN President
OUR CONFERENCE
The CSN conducts an Annual Conference, Workshop and Exhibition, which is the largest activity of the society devoted to science and practice of Chemistry for her member at various cities in Nigeria. Eminent Chemistry Scholars and technocrats are invited to present papers of National and /or International Chemistry Education importance at this annual gathering
This vision developed and adopted by the CSN Board of Trustees after broad consultation with the membership fully complements the CSN Mission statement, which is "to promote and stimulate the advancement of chemistry and related sciences and its practitioners for the benefit of Nigeria, its people and national development." Together, these statements represent our ultimate reason for our existence and it provides a strategic framework for our efforts
The Mission of the society as stipulated in article 1, section 3 of the constitution are as follows
To promote and stimulate the advancement of Chemistry and related Sciences as channels for national development
To encourage and support original chemical research and application of Chemistry to improve society.
To promote the education and training of Chemist and set ethical standards to promote professionalintergrity.
We are dynamic and visionary: Committed to "Raise national consciousness on the transforming power and centrality of chemistry to improving people’s lives and to the overall progress of Man and the Development of Society