NOUN, NBMA Partner to Strengthen Capacity in Biosafety and Biosecurity

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has strengthened its commitment to responsible research, environmental safety and community engagement through a collaboration with the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA).

To this end, the university has hosted a 3-day Train the Trainer Workshop themed: “Capacity Building on Biosafety, Biosecurity and Biorisk Management, Pollution Waste Management and Community Engagement.”

The training held at the Conference Centre of the university at its headquarters in Abuja, brought together an array of stakeholders to enhance knowledge and strengthen capacity in managing biological risks and environmental safety.

The workshop was hosted by the NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, on behalf of the university management to reinforce NOUN’s commitment to advancing research integrity, biosafety compliance and sustainable environmental practices within Nigeria’s higher education system."