Prof Mojisola Adeyege of the National Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, released a statement issued on Sunday, stating around 70% of Nigerian food sent for export is rejected abroad due to the government’s dismal export trade facilitation for regulated products leaving the country.
She stated during the commissioning of the new NAFDAC office complex at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport that the incident had caused considerable anxiety and financial damages to exporters and the country as a whole.
She did, however, state that the incidence of rejection, particularly in the EU and the US, will be aggressively addressed and control would be strengthened. She noted that the agency was dealing with difficult conditions and It would work with other government organizations at ports to ensure that goods for export are of the required quality and meet all regulatory requirements of the importing destinations before being packaged and transported for shipping.
This highlights the need for improved export regulation, packaging and re-shipment, testing, and certifications to ensure quality and minimize regrets.
This must be done for the good of the country in order to resolve our national reputation in international business.
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She urged all export trade players to regard it as a call to duty and work with NAFDAC for the benefit of the country and our future. She also praised the Nigerian Customs Service, the Police Force, and the State Government for their efficient work.
She stated further that they would work with other government organizations at ports to ensure that goods for export are of the required quality and meet all regulatory requirements of the importing destinations before being packaged and transported for shipping.
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This highlights the need for improved export regulation, packaging and re-shipment, testing, and certifications to ensure quality and minimize regrets.
This must be done for the good of the country in order to resolve our national reputation in international business.
She urged all export trade players to regard it as a call to duty and work with NAFDAC for the benefit of the country and our future.
She also praised the Nigerian Customs Service, the Police Force, and the State Government.
