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AGRICULTURAL Biotechnology stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday educated journalists on biosafety and biotechnology regulations and reportage during a communication workshop.
In her welcome address, Dr Agnes Asagbra, Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), highlighted the benefits of modern biotechnology in minimising risks to humans, animals, and the environment.
She assured that the agency was committed to transparency and truthfulness in its communication channels.
“We are dedicated to utilising modern biotechnology to minimise risks to human health and the environment,” Asagbra said.
She promised that no unsafe foods would enter the public domain without certification from the agency through modern biotechnology.
Chris Bielecki of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service in Nigeria noted that Nigeria is a continental leader in biotechnology.
He assured that the U.S. was willing to support Nigeria in achieving its biotechnology and biosafety goals.
“The USDA aims to promote agricultural trade between Nigeria and the US and support the development of Nigeria’s domestic agricultural systems.”
Bielecki expressed optimism that the enlightenment would foster a network of informed journalists and opinion influencers contributing to international dialogue on biosafety and modern biotechnology.
The NBMA, in collaboration with the USDA, organised a Strategic Communication Training for influencers and reporters on biosafety and biotechnology regulations. (NAN)
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Aug. 27, 2024
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