NBMA is key to attaining food security in Nigeria – Minister
Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal praised the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for its pivotal role in achieving Nigeria’s food security objectives through rigorous scientific research and national security initiatives. He encouraged NBMA to expand its influence to other state governments to enhance biosafety awareness nationwide. Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra, NBMA’s Director General/CEO, emphasized the agency’s commitment to safeguarding human health, plants, animals, and the environment. She underscored NBMA’s proactive stance in regulating modern biotechnology within a robust legal framework to ensure food security and safety in Nigeria. Source: The Guardian
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Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal’s recent visit to the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) highlighted its pivotal role in achieving Nigeria’s food security objectives. He commended NBMA for its strong commitment to scientific research and national security, urging the agency to maintain its leadership role and strive to become a continental leader in biosafety.
Lawal encouraged NBMA to extend its collaboration with state governments, emphasizing the importance of nationwide awareness and support for biosafety initiatives. He emphasized punctuality, teamwork, and effective collaboration among NBMA staff to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra, Director General/CEO of NBMA, underscored the agency’s critical mission in safeguarding human health, plants, animals, and the environment through rigorous oversight of modern biotechnological practices. She emphasized NBMA’s role in providing a conducive environment for local and international scientists to innovate within a robust legal framework. Dr. Asagbra reiterated NBMA’s proactive approach to leveraging contemporary biotechnology to advance Nigeria’s food security goals.
Overall, the visit underscored NBMA’s significant contributions to biosafety management and its commitment to fostering partnerships and advancing biotechnological innovations for sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.
