The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has validated its National Biosafety Guidelines on Low-Level Presence (LLP) to ensure that only approved Genetically
Speaking during the presentation and validation of the guidelines on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director-General of NBMA, Dr Agnes Asagbra, emphasised the agency’s commitment to protecting human health, animals, plants, and the environment.
“I like to assure Nigerians that we are concerned about their safety. We have to conduct rigorous assessments to ensure that GMOs are safe for consumption,” Asagbra stated.
She noted NBMA’s mandate to regulate modern biotechnology, adding that the newly validated guidelines are crucial in ensuring that no unverified seeds or grains enter the country.
“A very important guideline is being validated on LLP for the importation of GMOs.
“Because of our mandate to save…
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