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Genetically-modified crops key to Nigeria’s food security, govt says
The government says it puts public safety first, however, and only approves safe seeds and grains for food and feed ...
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The government says it puts public safety first, however, and only approves safe seeds and grains for food and feed ...
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The director-general said that other African countries looked up to Nigeria for leadership in biosafety issues.
The Nigeria Biosafety Management Agency says it will ensure that only safe GMOs are allowed in Nigeria.
An official explained the process for granting such approvals.
The facilitator decried the 'speedy' approvals granted to GM products in Nigeria.
The official also speaks on allegations his agency is biased in favour of GM foods.
“Our key responsibility is to serve as an unbiased umpire.”