FG COMMENDS DIASPORA HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS' MEDICAL MISSIONS TO NIGERIA . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE  FG Commends  Diaspora Healthcare Professionals' Medical Missions to Nigeria  The Federal Government has commended efforts by diaspora based Nigerian healthcare professionals to improve healthcare in Nigeria, emphasizing it's crucial support to enhance its sustainability. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare stated at the gala night of the just concluded Association of Nigerian Physicians in Americas (ANPA)  31st Annual Scientific Convention / 30 years anniversary celebration held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. Looking back over ANPAs  30 years of existence, the Minister affirmed it's diligent and unwavering commitment to conducting medical missions to Nigeria, enhancing capacity building of Nigerian-based healthcare professionals, providing medical interventions to the less privileged and, donating materials to health facilities across Nigeria. To this end, Dr. Salako expressed profound...

ONU: NIGERIA MUST PROTECT ITS AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE

 

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said that Nigeria must protect and find ways at preserving the various Agricultural biodiversity such as the wide array of plants and Animals indigenous to the country.
Dr. Onu made the remarks when he declared open the National Stakeholders Sensitization workshop on Animal Biotechnology applications and regulatory perspectives, in Abuja during the week.
The Minister urged the National Biotechnology Development Agency to improve the productivity of Animal farming.
He said; ā€œ NABDA has to play greater role in helping our dear nation find a solution to the conflict that exists between animal and crop farmers in the country. NABDA has to intensify research in improving productivity and yield in animal farming.ā€
He urged on African nations to ensure the use of STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) to convert their abundant natural resources to products and services imported from abroad.
Dr. Onu further highlighted the importance of Agriculture to Nigeria’s socio-economic boost. In his words, ā€œIt is estimated that Agriculture accounts for about 35% of the continents Gross Domestic Product, 40% of it exports and 70% of its employment.ā€
He added that, proper application of STI in agriculture will help solve many of the challenges faced by the nation today.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Alh. Sabo Nanono who was represented by the Director of Animal Husbandry in the Ministry, Dr. Solarin, said that technologies employed into the field of biotechnology, should be safe and have no adverse effects on food safety and the environment.
Earlier the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Sunday Edet Akpan said that the government at all levels should adopt and create viable policies on Animal biotechnology.
He further called for more efforts on bio-technology adaptations and hailed the existing productive synergy between Agriculture and Animal biotechnology stakeholders.
OTUYEMI ADETAYO
FOR: Deputy Director/ Head Press and PR.
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