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CHAIRMAN OF NBMA BOARD VISITS AGENCY; PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR ACHEIVEMENT OF MANDATE.
The newly appointed Chairman of the Board of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) Muazu Mohammed Bawa Rijau today visited the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where he was warmly received by the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) Dr Agnes Yemisi Asagbra and the senior management team.
During the visit, Dr Asagbra briefed the Chairman on the various activities and initiatives currently being undertaken by the Agency in line with its mandate to regulate and ensure the safe use of biotechnology in Nigeria. The DG highlighted key achievements as well as ongoing efforts to enhance the agency’s capacity for effective biosafety and Biosecurity management in Nigeria.
The Chairman expressed his gratitude for the briefing and reiterated his commitment to supporting the Agency in its critical role. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to advance the objectives of the NBMA and strengthen its operations in other to achieve the set mandate of the Agency.
"I am fully committed to supporting the Agency in its mission and ensuring that it continues to play its Critical role in maintaining the highest standards of biosafety and Biosecurity in Nigeria. Together, we will work to ensure that NBMA achieves its mandate” the Chairman stated.
The DG/CEO expressed her appreciation for the Chairman’s visit and expressed optimism that his leadership would further propel the Agency towards achieving its strategic objectives.
The visit underscores the continued commitment of the NBMA to enhancing biosafety and Biosecurity measures in Nigeria while fostering innovation in the biotechnology sector. The Agency looks forward to the Chairman's leadership as it continues to implement its mandate in a rapidly evolving field.
