The Honorable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal has said that the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is pivotal to achieving the food security goal of the Federal Government. The honorable Minister of Environment stated this during his familiarization visit to the Agency on Wednesday 31st January 2024.
The Hon. Minister applauded the agency for the great work being in the area of scientific research and safeguarding the nation, and further encouraged that the Agency should continue in this spirit in order to be the first and foremost in the area of biosafety in the continent. Hon. Balarabe Lawal advised the Agency to extend its work to other state governments as; collaborating with other states will enhance awareness about biosafety and contribute to a seamless nationwide implementation of the biosafety process. The Minister also urged all members of staff to be punctual, imbibe team work and also collaborate with one another to achieve a more effective and productive job.
The Director General/CEO of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra in her presentation emphasized on the impact and benefit of the agency in safeguarding the human health, plants animals and the environment. Dr. Asagbra emphasized that the Agency has provided a robust enabling environment for indigenous and foreign scientists to practice Modern biotechnology under a robust legal framework. Dr Asagbra restated that NBMA will not rest on its oars in ensuring safety in the application of modern biotechnology which is very essential to attaining food security in Nigeria.
NBMA Issues Warning Against False Employment Claims on Unofficial Websites
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is alerting the public of the proliferation of fake employment sites fraudulently claiming to be associated with the agency. The NBMA understands the concerns and frustration these misleading websites can cause, and wishes to clarify that it has no association with any unauthorized employment platforms.
NBMA is the regulatory body responsible for the oversight, regulation, and management of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria. We take our responsibilities seriously and are committed to ensuring transparency, integrity, and fairness in all our operations, including the recruitment and employment process.
However, it has come to our attention that several unofficial websites and online platforms are falsely claiming to be affiliated with the NBMA and misleading job seekers by advertising false employment opportunities. These impostors often request personal information and even payment from unsuspecting individuals in exchange for job offers, creating significant distress and financial losses.
The NBMA wants to emphasize that it does not advertise vacancies or accept job applications through any non-official channels, including external websites or social media platforms. All employment opportunities are published according to the federal government laid down procedure through the civil service commission. Any other sources claiming to represent the NBMA should be treated with caution and reported immediately.
Kindly note that the NBMA will continue to provide authentic and transparent information regarding employment opportunities solely through our official channels.