Food and environmental experts on Friday called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s food system, highlighting the dangers of genetically modified organisms.
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A Nigerian Scientist, Dr Andrew Illoh, has challenged critics of the technology of Genetic Modification (GM) to substantiate their claims with empirical evidence.
TELA/BMSS Project Manager at the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Dr Sylvester Oikeh has cautioned anti-GMO activists against demonising Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), saying GMO products are safe.
The President, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu has described as sensational the claim that Genetically Modified (GM) seeds contain “epicyte” or sterilisation gene.
A renowned brand manager and ambassador for the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr Micheal Nwabufo, has urged the National Assembly to take a decision against Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods in Nigeria.
A scientific group, the Living Science Foundation (LSF), Ile-Ife, Osun, has raised concern over the potential adverse health effects of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods in the country.
The Federal Government says it will open a Help-line Centre and Transparent Communication to the public to provide clear and accurate information about the science behind Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), NGO, has called on the Federal Government (FG) to show Nigerians factual evidence that supports the open cultivation and commercial release of TELA maize.
Pesticides used in agriculture have long been the subject of controversy and misinformation – and the attention of regulators. Since before America’s first neonicotinoid (“neonic”) insecticide was registered in 1994, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been continually assessing the risks of this vital class of pesticide on plants, humans, animals, and the environment. EPA’s science-based risk assessments are the basis for their reputation in agriculture as one of the safest and most environmentally friendly agrochemicals in use today.
India is the world’s second-largest producer of grains, fruits and vegetables. This makes India a target for corporations pushing genetically modified crops. But India’s highest court has blocked planting of genetically-modified crops.