NBMA assures Nigerians of sustainable food security
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says it is committed to achieving the federal government’s food security goal.
Agnes Asagbra, the director-general of NBMA, gave the assurance of ensuring sustainable food security while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Abuja.
Ms Asagbra restated that NBMA would not rest on its oars in ensuring safety in the application of modern biotechnology, which is essential to attaining food security.
She explained that the agency had provided an enabling environment for indigenous and foreign scientists to practice modern biotechnology under a robust legal framework.
The DG said the agency would also continue positively impacting and safeguarding human health, plants, animals and the environment.
She expressed satisfaction that Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal praised the agency during his visit for its work in scientific research and safeguarding the nation.
Ms Asagbra promised to sustain the tempo for NBMA to be the first and foremost in biosafety on the continent.
She promised to extend its work to state governments, saying that collaborating with other states would enhance awareness about biosafety and contribute to a seamless nationwide implementation of the biosafety process.
(NAN)
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