The newly appointed Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Bello Bawa Bwari, has formally assumed duty, pledging commitment to staff welfare and institutional growth.

Bwari was warmly received at the headquarters of the Agency by the management and staff, who also expressed optimism about the new leadership.
Addressing them, the new boss commended their dedication and professionalism, acknowledging the Agency’s significant progress over the years in ensuring the safe application of modern biotechnology and biosafety practices in Nigeria.

He commended the immediate past Director General for her leadership and pledged to “build upon her achievements for a strong foundation, and together, we will strengthen our mandate, promote innovation, and ensure that Nigeria remains a leader in biosafety management across Africa.”
He reiterated that staff welfare will remain a top priority because a motivated workforce is essential for effective service delivery, and emphasised his commitment to deepening engagement, enhancing transparency in regulatory processes, and advancing public trust.

Bwari is a seasoned administrator and legal professional with extensive experience in environmental law, public administration, and institutional development.

His appointment marks a new chapter in the Agency’s drive to safeguard human health and the environment from potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms and other modern biotechnologies.

However, the NBMA management and staff pledged their readiness to work with the new DG in advancing the Agency’s vision of a safe, sustainable, and biotechnology-enabled Nigeria.