The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has provided reassurance to the Nigerian public regarding the safety of consuming TELA Maize.
Gloria Ogbaki, the Head of Information and Public Relations, made this statement on Monday in Abuja
She mentioned that the agency was aware of the concerns being raised by Nigerians after the approval and release of TELA maize in the country.
She said, “NBMA wishes to state that the safety and health of Nigerians are of topmost importance, we will not compromise on this.
“We take into serious cognisance the concerns of Nigerians because maize is a staple crop which is of great importance to the country.
“NBMA is committed to ensuring transparency, safety and unbiased decision-making concerning genetically modified organisms.
“They worked with our internal review process, and confirmed that TELA maize meets safety standards.
“We urge Nigerians to remain calm and trust in the rigorous evaluation process. TELA maize has been approved based on scientific evidence, its benefits to farmers are significant.”
