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Stakeholders Pledge Commitment to Strengthening Public Awareness and Biosafety Communications
In a significant step toward enhancing national public awareness on biosafety issues, stakeholders from various sectors have pledged to partner with the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) in efforts to advance biosafety communications across Nigeria. This commitment was made during a two-day workshop on Biosafety Communications, which brought together government representatives, experts, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders. The workshop aimed to foster greater understanding of biosafety practices, highlight the importance of effective communication in biosafety, and strengthen collaborative efforts to ensure the safety of biotechnology innovations in the country.
Participants underscored the need for an inclusive, coordinated approach to biosafety, recognizing the critical role of public awareness in ensuring safe practices and policies that protect human, environmental, and agricultural health. By improving communication strategies, stakeholders emphasized that Nigeria could better educate the public, address misconceptions, and ensure transparency in biosafety-related decisions.
The Director General of the National Biosafety Management Agency, Dr Agnes Yemisi Asagbra commended the participants for their dedication to biosafety and the commitment shown during the workshop. "The collaboration between all stakeholders will go a long way in building a more informed public that understands the importance of biosafety. With biotechnology's growing role in various sectors, we must ensure that safety remains a priority for the welfare of our nation."
As part of the outcome of the workshop, stakeholders have pledged to support the NBMA in a range of activities including public education campaigns, media outreach, and the development of educational materials to promote biosafety awareness across the country. The partnership aims to ensure that Nigeria is equipped with the knowledge and infrastructure necessary to safely harness the potential of biotechnology while safeguarding public health and the environment.
