The Federal Government has clarified that the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products in Nigeria is not intended to poison citizens but to strengthen food security and improve nutrition.

Dr Rose Gidado, Director of the Agricultural Biotechnology Department at the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), said this on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, during a sensitisation workshop in Abuja.

The workshop was organised for directorate officers of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH/SW) to enhance their understanding of biotechnology and its role in national food security.

The workshop is expected to improve awareness and understanding of modern biotechnology and biosafety among ministry officers.

It also aims to build public confidence in Nigeria’s regulatory processes and promote evidence-based policymaking in health and agriculture.

The debate over GMOs comes at a time of rising food insecurity in Nigeria.

With the population projected to grow well beyond the current estimate of more than 240 million, experts argue that traditional farming methods alone may not meet future food demands.

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