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Biotechnology, ‘Scientists’, ‘Experts’, Government Agencies and Patriotism By Nnimmo Bassey

March 19, 2017 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

The need to interrogate what patriotism means in the context of the challenges of the push of modern agricultural biotechnology into Nigeria and Africa has been instigated by an article published in EnviroNews by a “Lagos-based research scientist” titled “Biotech agencies NIREC report and unpatriotic activism.” That article opened with this claim: “Recently, a group representing […]

NIREC and the trouble with Nigeria’s GMO Twins By Nnimmo Bassey

March 4, 2017March 4, 2017 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Recently there was a news report that the National Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) cautioned the Nigerian government with regard to permitting Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) foods into Nigeria. That significant report may have escaped many Nigerians. However, the strident denial by the directors general of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and National Biosafety Management Agency(NBMA) that […]