NBMA partners NAFDAC on food safety

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Dr Rufus Ebegba NBMA partners NAFDAC on food safety
Dr Rufus Ebegba, Director General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA).

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have evolved a strategic partnership aimed at ensuring food safety in the country.

Dr Rufus Ebegba, the Director General of NBMA, said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that many Nigerians were apprehensive about the quality of food being imported into the country.

He made special reference to imported food with Genetically Modified Organisms’ ingredients (GMOs).

“So, there is the need to work together with relevant bodies and agencies to allay fears and ensure the safety of such products to human health,’’ Ebegba said.

He stressed the need for synergy between both agencies because it was important for the two organisations to protect Nigerians, environment, and…

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