The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) and the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the application of biotechnology to environmental health protection and public health in Nigeria.
The event took place on October 15th, 2026, at the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency’s Board room, Lugbe, Abuja. The program was attended by the leadership and representatives of both Agencies.
Speaking at the event, the Registrar of EHCON, Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba expressed delight at the partnership, emphasizing the importance of collaboration of both agencies in addressing environmental challenges. He noted that the partnership would help transform waste management challenges into economic opportunities, wealth creations, and employment.
He further highlighted the agency’s technological and research capabilities, expressing confidence that the collaboration would deliver meaningful benefits to Nigerians in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In his remarks, the Director-General of NBRDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, welcomed the partnership and commended EHCON for its commitment to formalizing cooperation between the two agencies. He emphasized the importance of applying biotechnology to environmental sanitation, waste-to-wealth initiative, and sustainable energy generation.
He noted that the agency had developed technology with potential applications in abattoirs and related facilities, expressing readiness to support its deployment and ensure effective implementation of the agreed initiatives.
The event also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the development, training and deployment of biogas technology in abattoirs and related facilities in Nigeria, alongside the MoU on cooperation in biotechnology for environmental and public health protection.
In a vote of thanks, representatives of both agencies appreciated the leadership and commitment that made the partnership possible. They expressed optimism that the collaboration would promote, improved waste management, biogas generation, and the protection of public health.
Hauwa Bala
Head, Information & PR Division
