The National Biotechnology Authority's background.
The Mandate of National Biotechnology Authority is to regulate, actively support and manage biotechnology research, development and application. As the National competent for all biotechnology and biosafety matters, the National Biotechnology Authority ensures biosafety in the development and deployment of biotechnology.
"Our mission is to position biotechnology as a key pillar for national development, industrialization and modenization in agriculture , health, energy and mining by managing, regulating and advancing biotechnology research, development and innovation or application for the delivery of socio-economic and environmental benefits."