Rufus Ebegba (PhD)

FMR DG/CEO, National Biosafety Management Agency, Nigeria || Founder, Rufus Ebegba Center for Leadership and Environmental Sustainability

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Consultative meeting on Regulatory Systems support for Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa hosted by the NBA in partnership with the AUDA-NEPAD, USDA-Economic Research Service, MSU and Oklahoma State University. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, from 19th-20th September 2024.

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I will be discussing regional and international level interventions on biosafety. The essence of the meeting is to review the challenges affecting Biosafety in Africa, particularly Zambia, to foster food security through the adoption of safe biotechnology.

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It is an honour to be invited by the Zambia National Biosafety Authority and AU-DA to moderate a session on current state affairs, challenges with Biosafety Protocols, and institutional settings for Biotechnology use.

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Scientists in Nigeria have been reprimanded to steer clear of unethical tendencies, especially on the application of biotechnology for the development of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country.
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The workshop was held to propose safety measures for the environment and human health prior to the adoption of gene drive mosquitoes.
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This week, I was in Washington DC to moderate a workshop on the Environmental Monitoring of Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes organised by @Gene_Convene and @FNIH_Org

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Gene drive modified mosquitoes have been proposed as a potential transformative new tool to control malaria and other Mosquito borne diseases by sustainably reducing the numbers of mosquito vectors and/or their ability to transmit pathogens
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3/3 "As this Eid-al-Fitri is celebrated today, may our nation and state enjoy new beginnings that will drive advancement, even as we hope for answers to our Supplications, Dr Ebegba added.

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1/3 I extend sincere felicitations to the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and his Vice Senator Kashim Shettima GCON on the auspicious Ramadan observation. Similarly, I extend cheers to Muslims around the country on the successful completion of the fasting season.

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2/3 Eid-al-Fitri is a highly spiritual celebration, and it comes at a time when observers feel connected to God Almighty. It marks the end of the traditional 30 days of constant prayers, where supplications are made to God Almighty for his blessings, protections, and direction.

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His role in biosafety matters at the United Nations Biodiversity Conservation Conference (UN-BCC) of Parties was further eulogised.

Dr Rufus Ebegba was recognised as a Biosafety Champion.

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At the end of the Africa Biannual Biosciences Communication Symposium (ABBC) on Friday, August 24th 2023, Biosafety Expert and immediate past Director-General of @BiosafetyNig, Olorogun Dr @RufusEbegba KSJ, was among those recognised by the Programme for Biosafety System (PBS)

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An award of recognition was presented to the former DG-NBMA, while his efforts were extolled for excellent performance on biosafety, within Nigeria, Africa and beyond, considering groundbreaking and novel development on biosafety.

[Dr. Paul Chege, Ph.D. @karumba_]

Quite the parting shot from @RufusEbegba at #ABBC2023. Glad that you are one of the eminent personalities in the continent that leave an indelible mark with their contribution and time in office. Nigeria, Africa can only thank you. @BiosafetyNig @OFABnigeria @afri_isaaa

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The goal of the 2023 Symposium is to align communication approaches with advancements in new breeding tools for enhancing contribution to sustainable food systems and planetary earth.

I’ll be sharing strategic ideas about the Biosafety Story of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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I’m currently attending the Africa Biannual Biosciences Communication Symposium, which is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, as a resource person.

The theme of the 2023 edition is "Evolution of Genetic Improvement Tools in Agriculture: Is Communication Matching Up?