
From the Office of The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is Nigeria’s foremost authority for the regulation of modern biotechnology by ensuring that innovation advances safely, responsibly, and in the national interest. The Agency is also charged with the responsibility of putting measures in place to ensure biosecurity in Nigeria.
Biotechnology holds transformative potential, but it also presents real and complex risks, from gene flow and ecological disruption to non-target effects, allergenicity, toxicity, and socio-economic impact. NBMA addresses these challenges through rigorous, science-based regulation grounded in transparency, accountability, and international best practice.
Through a comprehensive system of laws, policies, guidelines, and risk assessment processes, the Agency ensures that biotechnology applications are thoroughly evaluated and responsibly managed. We do not stand in the way of innovation, rather we make it safe, credible, and sustainable.
NBMA remains committed to enabling progress while safeguarding public trust, biodiversity, and the long-term interests of Nigeria.








