NBMA says TELA Maize safe for consumption
Agriculture
THE National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), has assured Nigerians of their safety in the consumption of TELA Maize.
Mrs Gloria Ogbaki, Head Information and Public Relations, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
She said that the agency’s attention had been drawn to concerns being raised by Nigerians following the approval and launch of TELA maize in the country.
“NBMA wishes to state that the safety and health of Nigerians are of topmost importance, we will not compromise on this.
“We take into serious cognisance the concerns of Nigerians because maize is a staple crop which is of great importance to the country.
“NBMA is committed to ensuring transparency, safety and unbiased decision-making concerning genetically modified organisms,” she said.
Ogbaki said that the agency conducted a proper risk assessment and analysis of TELA maize to ensure that it was safe for human consumption.
She said that the risk assessment for TELA maize was thoroughly conducted by experts and scientists from the academia and other relevant agencies.
The NBMA information officer said that experts from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Standard Organisation of Nigeria and Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service were part of the certification process.
She further listed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, National Agricultural Seed Council and some university research centres as part of the process.
“They worked with our internal review process, and confirmed that TELA maize meets safety standards.
“We urge Nigerians to remain calm and trust in the rigorous evaluation process. TELA maize has been approved based on scientific evidence, its benefits to farmers are significant,” she said.(NAN)
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June 24, 2024
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