Welcome to NSM
The Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) is a professional, scientific and non-governmental organization founded in 1972 and registered in Nigeria under the Land perpetual Act cap 98. The society engenders the efficient practice and application of the knowledge of Microbiology in the area of health, agriculture, petroleum, pharmaceutical, chemicals/food processing industries, among others. Its operation is extended into water treatment and environmental protection processes. Microbiology is one of the major tools for biotechnological research and application towards improving the welfare of mankind. Indeed, the society maintains unity, mutual respect and understanding among its members as well as members of other professional bodies.
The society has over 2500 members domiciled in various academic institutions, organizations and industries.
Our Mission
Is to maintain a formidable knowledge pool in the area of Microbiology, with a view to ensuring smooth teaching and learning of the subject matter in Nigeria, as it is found all over the world.
Our Goals
To advance the study and application of Microbiology in Nigeria. To facilitate and encourage contact among persons, groups or organizations interested in Microbiology. essional designations.
More on Our Goals
To provide an effective means for Nigerian scientists to contribute to international scientific and technological knowledge in the area of Microbiology. To promote scientific cooperation among Microbiologists in Nigeria and other countries. As a society, to ensure an opportunity for job creation through many of its professional designations and organizations
Full
Membership
Full membership is open to graduates of microbiology with a minimum of B.Sc/HND or equivalent and other suitably qualified persons (which the council deems fit) interested in the field of Microbiology.
Student
Membership
Student Membership shall be open to University students and others who may be so admitted. Student members shall enjoy all the privileges of full members but shall not vote or be voted for..
Fellow Membership
Fellow shall be awarded to Full member who in the opinion of the Society has distinguished him/herself in the field of Microbiology and/or contributed immensely to the advancement of the society and shall have been a member for at least 10 years..