Mustapha: With Rapid Population Growth, Biotechnology Remains Viable Solution to Food Insecurity The Director General/CEO of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has underscored the imperative of agricul
The Director General/CEO of the National Biotechnology Development Agency , Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has underscored the imperative of agricultural biotechnology as the viable and sustainable solution to global food insecurity in this era of increasing population growth.
He also acknowledged that market research analysis in 2021 showed that the expected growth in the biotechnology sector would increase from $173 billion to $1000 billion. He argued that Africa and Nigeria should not be left out of this bio-economic expansion. The DG, made the disclosure while speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2023 STI Expo on Friday with the theme: “Actualizing Effective Diversification of Nigerian Economy through Science, Technology and Innovation,” in Abuja.
While advocating for more investment in knowledge-based economy, he explained that there is an urgent need to provide infrastructural facilities in various science and research laboratories across the country for optimal performance.
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