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5/23/2017 NABDA DG becomes ICGEB Vice President - Oak Newstrack http://www.oak.tv/newstrack/nabda-dg-becomes-icgeb-vice-president/ 1/2 Tweet 1 NABDA DG becomes ICGEB Vice President The DirectorGeneral of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and Nigerian representative on the board of Governors for the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Prof(Mrs.) Lucy J. Ogbadu, was on Wednesday 17 th May, 2017 unanimously elected as the new Vice President of the ICGEB as Mr. Viktor Smirnov of Russia emerged as President. The election which took place at the twentythird session of the organisation’s Board of Governors’ meeting held between 16 th and 17 th May 2017 in Trieste Italy, the headquarters of ICGEB. The election became necessary when the outgoing president, Prof Hamdy Abdel Aziz Moursy from Egypt announced his desire to step down after the end of the 2017 session, having served as president for seventeen consecutive years. In a meeting attended by more than 90 participants from more than 40 members states of the ICGEB as well as representatives from the European commission and multilateral organisations like COMSAT, FAO, TWAS, UNIDO and WHO, Prof. Ogbadu was nominated for the Vice President position by the delegate from Slovenia, Prof Komel and subsequently by other delegates from Costa Rica, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, India, Sudan, Kuwait and Algeria. Her election was unanimously upheld by the board in the absence of any other nomination. The ICGEB is an international, nonprofit research organization. Established as a special project of UNIDO, it became fully autonomous in 1994 and now counts over 60 Member states. It provides a scientific and educational environment of the highest standard and conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its Members through training and funding programmes and advisory services and represents a comprehensive approach to promoting biotechnology internationally. The Centre is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology and holds out the prospect of advancing knowledge and applying the latest techniques in the fields of: biomedicine, crop improvement, environmental Protection/remediation, biopharmaceuticals and bio pesticide production. ICGEB has three major components: TriesteItaly, New DelhiIndia and Cape Town South Africa with the Centres forming an interactive network with affiliated centres in ICGEB Member States. ICGEB is part of the United Nations System. Share this: TOP NEWS Opinion: Buhari and the marabouts by Reuben Abati May 23, 2017 Opinion: The Delphic letter by Ray Ekpu May 23, 2017 19 killed in terror blast at UK pop concert May 23, 2017 Tinubu: Nigerians will resist military rule May 23, 2017 Osinbajo, IBB, Abdulsalami, Dangote, others save Sanusi from Kano Assembly probe May 23, 2017 @OAKTVONLINE Opinion: Buhari and the mara Abati https://t.co/MzbKjbAAM Opinion: The Delphic letter by https://t.co/ZxymwmTqtl https://t.co/p73r088Xa7 19 killed in terror blast at UK https://t.co/XTKdOUh4cH https://t.co/d1nLXfXzg7 Tinubu: Nigerians will resist m https://t.co/w1t8PPpA2B Osinbajo, IBB, Abdulsalami, D save Sanusi from Kano Assem https://t.co/5I03AsH3GT https://t.co/8ipHVBENp2 ADVERTISEMENT Share this on WhatsApp Share 1 Share Email Related Buhari Leaves for US, to Push for Nigeria’s Right to Nuclear Energy Buhari: Ekweremadu as Saraki’s deputy unacceptable Buhari: From Washington with dignity by Femi Adesina June 28, 2015 July 26, 2015 MSc Entrepreneurship in Berlin - Great Career Prospects The Course is Awarded by GEM, a Triple-Accredited school. Get a Scholarship! ulp.gisma.com NEWS BUSINESS POLITICS ARTS SECURITY SPORTS OPINION SPECIAL REPORTS INTERVIEW Sear Home About Us Advert Rates Sitemap Contact Us
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NABDA DG becomes ICGEB Vice President
The DirectorGeneral of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and Nigerianrepresentative on the board of Governors for the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (ICGEB), Prof(Mrs.) Lucy J. Ogbadu, was on Wednesday 17th May, 2017 unanimouslyelected as the new Vice President of the ICGEB as Mr. Viktor Smirnov of Russia emerged as President.
The election which took place at the twentythird session of the organisation’s Board of Governors’ meeting
held between 16th and 17th May 2017 in Trieste Italy, the headquarters of ICGEB. The election becamenecessary when the outgoing president, Prof Hamdy Abdel Aziz Moursy from Egypt announced his desire tostep down after the end of the 2017 session, having served as president for seventeen consecutive years.
In a meeting attended by more than 90 participants from more than 40 members states of the ICGEB aswell as representatives from the European commission and multilateral organisations like COMSAT, FAO,TWAS, UNIDO and WHO, Prof. Ogbadu was nominated for the Vice President position by the delegatefrom Slovenia, Prof Komel and subsequently by other delegates from Costa Rica, South Africa, Coted’Ivoire, India, Sudan, Kuwait and Algeria. Her election was unanimously upheld by the board in theabsence of any other nomination.
The ICGEB is an international, nonprofit research organization. Established as a special project of UNIDO,it became fully autonomous in 1994 and now counts over 60 Member states. It provides a scientific andeducational environment of the highest standard and conducts innovative research in life sciences for thebenefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its Membersthrough training and funding programmes and advisory services and represents a comprehensiveapproach to promoting biotechnology internationally. The Centre is dedicated to advanced research and training in molecular biology and biotechnology andholds out the prospect of advancing knowledge and applying the latest techniques in the fields of:biomedicine, crop improvement, environmental Protection/remediation, biopharmaceuticals and biopesticide production.
ICGEB has three major components: TriesteItaly, New DelhiIndia and Cape Town South Africa with theCentres forming an interactive network with affiliated centres in ICGEB Member States. ICGEB is part ofthe United Nations System.
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