EHCON and NBRDA Collaborate on Biogas Technology for Abattoirs

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) and the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the development, training, and deployment of biogas technology in abattoirs and related facilities in Nigeria. This agreement was announced on Monday at the NBRDA’s Board in Abuja, attended by leadership and representatives from both agencies.

Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba, the Registrar of EHCON, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, highlighting its potential to transform waste management challenges into economic opportunities and job creation. He also noted the agency’s technological capabilities and its alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director-General of NBRDA, welcomed the collaboration and praised EHCON's commitment to formalizing cooperation. He emphasized the significance of biotechnology in environmental sanitation and sustainable energy generation, stating that NBRDA had developed technology applicable in abattoirs and was ready to support its deployment.