08/10/2025
New Director General/CEO of NBMA, Bello Bawa Bwari, Assumes Office
The newly appointed Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Bello Bawa Bwari formally assumes duty at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
He acknowledged the Agency’s significant progress over the years in ensuring the safe application of modern biotechnology and biosafety practices in Nigeria and pledged to strengthen the mandate, promote innovation, and ensure that Nigeria remains a leader in biosafety management across Africa
According to Gloria Ogbaki
Head Information and Public Relations,the new DG also emphasized commitment to deepening stakeholder engagement, enhancing transparency in regulatory processes, and advancing public trust in the Agency’s work.
Bello Bawa Bwari is a seasoned administrator and legal professional with extensive experience in environmental law, public administration, and institutional development was recently appointed by President Tinubu to replace former DG CEO Dr Agnes Yemisi
