The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to implementing the Biological Weapons Convention, which prohibits the development, production, acquisition, and retention of biological weapons. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, emphasized this commitment at a stakeholders' forum organized by the National Authority on Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventions (NAC&BWC) and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
A statement from Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), highlighted that Nigeria's stance aligns with global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The forum underscored the country's ongoing dedication to international disarmament initiatives.
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To further this commitment, the government has established an Inter-Ministerial Council (IMC) comprising 42 members from various ministries, departments, agencies, the private sector, and academia. This council is tasked with providing policy guidance and direction on issues related to the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention.
The statement reiterated Nigeria's pledge: “The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implement the tenets of the Biological Weapons Convention by not developing, producing, acquiring, or retaining biological weapons, in line with the international community’s efforts to address the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.”
