GMO Foods Safe if Properly Regulated – NAFDAC DG
Abuja | TEC News
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has assured Nigerians that genetically modified foods (GMOs) are not inherently harmful to human health, as long as they meet established safety standards.
Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Adeyeye said the safety of GMO products in Nigeria is closely monitored through collaboration between NAFDAC and the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA).
“GMOs are not bad for us, depending on the type of food and whether safety considerations have been taken,” she explained. “We have an MoU with NBMA, and without their certification that due diligence has been done, we cannot approve any GMO food product.”
She emphasized that all approved GMO foods in the market have undergone strict laboratory checks and quality evaluations. Adeyeye, who described herself as a “food freak,” also urged consumers to check product labels for GMO indications.
“For NAFDAC, our goal is to ensure that the food we approve for the market is safe, has quality, and is efficacious,” she said.
Her comments come amid ongoing debates over GMO safety and labeling in Nigeria, with supporters calling for openness and critics expressing health concerns.
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