Nigerian Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), under the leadership of Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has convened a National Workshop aimed at revitalising the export of regulated products.
The initiative seeks to foster inter-agency collaboration and public-private partnerships to enhance Nigeria’s standing in international commerce.
Addressing stakeholders, Prof. Adeyeye highlighted the urgency to address the stagnation in Nigeria’s export trade and reverse the trend of rejected exports.
Acknowledging the collaborative efforts of government agencies and the private sector, Prof. Adeyeye emphasised the importance of regulatory compliance and global best practices in export trade facilitation.
NAFDAC pledges support to compliant exporters through incentives such as technical assistance, subsidised laboratory tests, and expedited certification processes.
Additionally, NAFDAC commits to advocating for MSMEs to access financial support opportunities from development partners to penetrate international markets.
Challenges including regulatory oversight gaps, product quality deficiencies, and corruption were identified as impediments to successful exports.
Prof. Adeyeye outlined proactive measures to address these challenges, including automation of export licensing processes and collaboration with international partners to improve Nigeria’s export reputation.
“NAFDAC aims to lift the ban on dried beans exports to Europe by the end of 2024 and enhance product quality standards to meet global requirements,” the agency wrote.
