The National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, has emphasized need to promote sustainable development and environmental resilience.
The Director General of NBMA, Dr Agnes Asagbra, made this known on Wednesday during the 2024 7th International Biosafety Conference in Abuja, with theme; “Biosafety: An Indispensable Tool for Achieving Food Security, Health Improvement, and Environmental Sustainability.”
She added that biosafety plays a crucial role in safeguarding our human health, animal health and the environment. In an era where global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and food insecurity is ever present.
Dr Asagbra explained that the conference provides us with a unique platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate across disciplines.
“Biosafety is not just a technical issue, but a foundational aspect of our collective security, impacting the health of our ecosystems, food systems, and community well-being,” she stressed.
The DG said: “As we embark on this important journey, we should remind ourselves of achieving food security, improving health, and ensuring environmental sustainability as a collective effort.”
