Membership
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Join the community of dietitian-nutritionists in Nigeria and around the world
Professional Recognition
Be part of a trusted body that upholds excellence in dietetics. Membership affirms your professional credibility and commitment to ethical, evidence-based nutrition practice
Continuing Education & Training
Stay ahead with learning that elevates your expertise. Access workshops, seminars, and certification programs designed to enhance your knowledge and skills
Networking & Collaboration
Connect. Share. Grow. Engage with fellow dietitians, educators, and policymakers across Nigeria and beyond to exchange ideas and experiences.
Advocacy & Policy Influence
Your voice in shaping national nutrition policy. Contribute to the advancement of the profession and the promotion of sound nutrition practices nationwide.
Career Development & Opportunities
Grow your career with guidance and support. Gain access to job listings, mentorship, and resources that help you advance professionally.
Community Impact
Together, we make a difference. Participate in outreach and awareness programs that promote public health and nutritional well-being.
Categories of Membership
Only a Dietitian- Nutritionist may become a full member of the Association.
Anyone with a Nutrition and Dietetics degree or equivalent (HND) + PGD and Msc in Nigeria or abroad.
A candidate for membership with foreign Dietetics Associations may be exempted from the membership with foreign Dietetics Associations, and a TOPC may be granted after evaluation of certificates by the Dietitians Association of Nigeria credentialing committee.
Full Membership
Full membership in the Association requires completion of a 12-month dietetics internship in an approved Department of Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietetics and success in the Test of Professional Competence (TOPC).
Associate Membership
Anyone with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a Nigerian or foreign university, or equivalent qualifications (HND) with PGD and Msc in Nutrition and Dietetics without internship in dietetics.
Student Membership
Student membership is mandatory for all undergraduates of Nutrition/ Human Nutrition and Dietetics To apply for student membership, provide proof of current tertiary institution registration and a supporting letter from the Head of Department
Corporate Membership
Corporate members are recognised institutions such as research institutes, Companies, firms, Societies, and other bodies that contribute to the furtherance of Nutrition/Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Life Membership
Life membership may be conferred on any full member who in the opinion of the council has sufficiently contributed to the attainment of the objectives and aims of the Association.
Honorary Membership
distinguished person may be elected as an honorary member of the Association if in the opinion of the council he/she is in a position to contribute to the aims and objectives of the Association.