The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has convened a multi-stakeholder review and validation workshop to update and strengthen the National Biotechnology Policy and reposition Nigeria for participation in the global bioeconomy.

The two-day workshop held in Abuja gathered government officials, researchers and experts to review existing frameworks and ensure the revised policy aligned with scientific priorities.

Opening the workshop on Monday, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kinsley Udeh, emphasised that an effective biotechnology policy requires adaptive and forward-looking implementation capable of responding to emerging scientific developments.

He described the review process as a national call to renew commitment, strengthen coordination and ensure that policy actions translated into tangible socio-economic benefits for Nigerians.

He urged participants to strengthen the biotechnology ecosystem by boosting research investment, upgrading laboratories and establishing a trusted regulatory framework that ensured safety and accelerates translation of scientific discoveries into solutions. (TRIBUNE)