Tribology Society holds Confab in Lagos

Lagos, Feb. 4, 2008: A national convention of the Tribology Society of Nigeria has (TSN) opened in Lagos to deliberate on how to promote standards in lubrication technology in the country.

The meeting, sponsored by Techno Oil Ltd, will also deliberate on emerging issues and technology in the energy sector against the backdrop of the deregulation of the industry by the federal government.

The TSN is a professional body set up in 1991 for the interaction and collaboration of tribology practioners in the country. They are expert with lubrication technology. 

The body has been meeting regularly since its formation 16 years ago, to exchange ideas on matters relating to lubrication technology locally and internationally.

It has also been championing the promotion of standards in the lubricants business as well as the promotion of research, development and training for practioners.

The TSN has since been clamouring for the sustenance of best industry practices and ethical standards for operators in the energy sector.

The quarterly national meeting, holding at the Mobil Pegasus in Apapa, ends on 24th January, 2008.
The Tribology society of Nigeria (TSN) is a professional body inaugurated in Port- Harcourt December 5, 1991 and is geared towards:

Highlighting the need for the establishment of standards appropriate for the Nigerian environment
Promoting research and Development in Tribology
The benefits of the society to its members include:
Easy access to technical
l information and specialist advice that may be needed to stay ahead in business.
Business contacts
Professional Development
Exposure to industry and members
The meeting comes up quarterly and in attendance were fifty people. Techno oil is a very important member of the society.

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