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Stay informed with the latest developments in biosafety and NiBSA community activities.
Stay informed with the latest developments in biosafety and NiBSA community activities.
Dr. Chukwu O. Chukwu, Provost of the Veterinary Orthopaedic and Medical (VOM) institution, delivered a goodwill message at the NiBSA 2025 Conference, where he highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing contemporary national and global challenges.In his remarks, Dr. Chukwu commended the organisers for convening a timely and impactful conference that brings together experts from diverse fields to share knowledge, experiences, and innovative solutions. He emphasised the role of academic and professional institutions in driving research, policy development, and capacity building, particularly in areas that intersect security, technology, and public welfare. His message resonated strongly with participants, reinforcing the value of partnership and shared commitment to sustainable development and national resilience.
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Engr. Nadunga Gagare, Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), represented the SGF at the NiBSA 2025 Conference. He delivered a goodwill message that underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening national security architecture through strategic collaboration, innovation, and capacity building.In his address, Engr. Gagare commended NiBSA for providing a vital platform for dialogue among policymakers, professionals, and stakeholders, noting that such engagements are critical to addressing emerging security and technological challenges. His message was well received by conference participants, setting a positive tone for the ongoing deliberations and reinforcing the importance of collective responsibility in advancing national development and security.
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Prof. Jesse Uneke, the Vice-Chancellor of Dave Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, delivered the keynote address at the NiBSA 2025 Conference. His presentation was received with a standing ovation, reflecting the depth of insight and inspiration he brought to the event. Participants described the session as highly motivating and intellectually enriching, expressing profound appreciation for his outstanding delivery and impactful message
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Dear team NiBSA,may I introduce to you the ladies that made us proud 🦚 this season by becoming African CDC Subject Matter Experts and were onboarded at the East African Regional Center of Excellence in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from 1-5 December 2025. NiBSA Members were 6 out of 16 positions approved by ECC. They are:Prof Nkem TorimiroDr Vivian AgiGloria Michael Saidatu Abubakar Adefunke AbioyeOn behalf of the Nigerian Biological Safety Association,I congratulate all of you and wish you all the best in the discharge of your assignments Signed Dr Stella Udo President
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Happy New Year 2026 to our dear esteemed NiBSA Board of trustee members The Executive Board members Zonal Coordinators and Assistants All NiBSA Members. I thank the Almighty God for seeing us through 2025 and here we are celebrating a new year 2026. It is my prayer 🙏 that God will open greater doors and prosper our members to excel in all your endeavors this year and I respectfully seek your continued support towards strengthening the fabrics of our dear Association. The Nigerian Biological Safety Association is growing at her own pace and in this year,we are looking forward to more engagements and opportunities to enable us have all our registered members trained in BRM at the least and our activities in the 2026 work plan implemented inline with the strategic plan. May God bless us all. Long live NiBSA Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria. Signed Dr Stella Ngozi Udo President
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