National Biotechnology Development Agency
NABDA
The Agency was established under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to implement the policy that is aimed at research, promoting, coordinating and development of biotechnology for Nigeria.
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NABDA STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH ICGEB FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICINES AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
As part of efforts to strengthen partnership with local and international organisations for sustainable development of Nigeria, the DG/CEO NABDA led a delegation on a working visit to the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) headquarters in Trieste, Italy. In the delegation were the Chairman of the NABDA Board, H. E. Chief Clement Ebri and Head of the ICGEB Desk, Dr. Shakirat Ajenifujah-Solebo.
The delegation met with the ICGEB Director-General, Dr. Lawrence Banks and his management team.
During the working visit, the status of ongoing projects was appraised. Furthermore, strategies were developed to foster future synergies in the fields of nutritional improvement of crops, biofuel production, access to affordable medicines and improved agricultural products, as well as provide fellowships for young Nigerian scientists to work in its laboratories.
In his remarks, the ICGEB Appointed Governor, Liaison officer and DG-CEO, NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha thanked the DG, ICGEB, Dr. Lawrence Banks, for the impact of its membership in ICGEB on Nigerian scientists. He noted that the various programmes of the ICGEB such as fellowships, meetings and courses, standard and early career collaborative research projects (CRPs) grants, and WE-STAR programme, technology transfer opportunities have contributed to Nigeria’s development. Thereafter, he presented different requests and areas for collaboration to ICGEB
Responding, ICGEB DG, Dr. Lawrence Banks, welcomed the NABDA delegation and said most of the areas of research proposed by NABDA for collaboration were within the ICGEB research interests.
He assured the NABDA delegation of ICGEB‘s willingness to assist in equipping the agency’s laboratories through donor partners as well as support the establishment of a regional reference laboratory in NABDA if it meets the necessary conditions.
The visit, which was very fruitful, is the first physical acquaintance with the ICGEB management and facilities, since the DG’s appointment.
One of the key objectives of the visit was to explore emerging opportunities in the field of biotechnology for national development
It also sought to build on the existing relationship to further strengthen the scientific capacities of Nigeria.
Press Briefing by the Director General, NABDA on the significance of the NABDA Establishment Act 2022 to national development
NABDA POISED TO STIMULATE RAPID INDUSTRIALIZATION
DG/CEO NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha at the Inauguration of Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee and Technical Working Group on Local Vaccine Manufacturing.
As part of efforts to build capacity for sustainable local vaccine manufacturing, the Nigerian Government increased its advocacy and request to international partners and donor agencies to support the country.
In view of this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed Nigeria among the six countries to be supported with the mRA technology transfer for vaccine development and manufacturing. However, Nigeria must provide an enabling environment for the technical knowledge transfer.

In view of this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed Nigeria among the six countries to be supported with the mRA technology transfer for vaccine development and manufacturing. However, Nigeria must provide an enabling environment for the technical knowledge transfer.
One of the strategies to achieve this goal is the constitution and inauguration of Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee and the Technical Working Group on local vaccine manufacturing in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire formally inaugurated the
Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee and Technical Working Group today, Monday, 6th of June, 2022 at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The National Biotechnology Development Agency is a member of the Technical Working Group.
Present at the inauguration were the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora,
Representative of the Honourable Minister Federal Ministry of Environment, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mrs. Monilola Udoh, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Heads of Parastatals and Directors from Ministries and parastatals.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NABDA ACT 2022 TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Director General/CEO of NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha has urged farmers to use modern biotechnology to tackle challenges of low soil fertility, changing climate conditions and high pressure of insects, pests and diseases towards ensuring food security.
The sensitisation workshop with the theme, Community Empowerment through Agricultural Biotechnology: The Role of Council Chairmen, Clerics, Monarchs, Extension Agents and Farmers, aimed at supporting government efforts in addressing the challenges of food security.
The theme, according to the DG is apt, given the key roles participants at the workshop can play in awareness creation and promotion of modern biotechnology at the grassroots level.
NABDA FOSTERS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS NABDA BILL INTO LAW ALONG FIVE OTHERS
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the National Biotechnology Development Agency NABDA Act, 2022 along five others.
This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
Mr. Shehu said the bill was one of six recently signed into law by the president.
A statement signed by Garba Shehu, list the law thus:
The National Biotechnology Development Agency Act, 2022.
“This Act provides legal framework for the National Biotechnology Development Agency to carry out research, create and develop public awareness in biotechnology in order to encourage private sector participation in biotechnology industry in Nigeria.”
Hon. Umar Ibrahim El-Yakub, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), was at the State House for the signing of the bills, the statement said.
Ghana Commends Nigeria’s Success Story in Agricultural Biotechnology
The Director General, National Biotechnology Development Agency NABDA, Prof. AbdullahiMustapha received a high leveled delegation of biotechnology and biosafety team members on a fact finding tour from Ghana to Nigeria on Monday.
NABDA GOVERNING BOARD TOURS FACILITIES
The Director General/CEO, NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha led the agency’s Governing board on a facility tour on Monday, 28th March, 2022.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION’S OVERSIGHT VISIT TO NABDA
The Senate Committee Chairman on Science, Technology and Innovation, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has assured NABDA of the committee’s support and collaboration to enhance the agency’s budgetary allocation and ensure an improvement in its funds releases, considering the critical role it plays in engendering economic growth for the nation.
ICGEB provides support for the organisation of scientific events in the Life Sciences in ICGEB Member States. Funding is available for Meetings, to be held in the three ICGEB Components (Trieste, Italy; NewDelhi, India, Cape Town, South Africa); Workshops, co-sponsored by local organising institutes; Courses, providing theoretical and/or practical training. The “Future of Science” programme supports scientific events on currently hot scientific topics, with open communication to media and public; Seeds for Science, supports small meetings aimed at building networks for future research collaborations; Sponsorship is also provided to scientific events relevant to the ICGEB mandate in the ICGEB Member States.
Closing date for applications: 28 February 2021
Scientific institutions located in ICGEB Member States are encouraged to apply.
for more info: https://www.icgeb.org/activities/meeting-and-courses/
