To enhance Nigeria’s non-oil export trade, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has forged a strategic partnership with key export stakeholders to tackle the persistent issue of Nigerian food export rejections.
During a press briefing in Abuja, the collaboration was announced in a statement by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Olusayo Akintola. NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, addressed concerns from cocoa stakeholders regarding the draft cocoa regulations available on the NAFDAC website for public review.
She emphasized that the session was designed to create a platform to discuss crucial trade facilitation issues and foster a unified approach among the agency and stakeholders in the export value chain.
She highlighted that the goal of the meeting was to ensure a cohesive voice for the mutual benefit of Nigeria’s international trade. She explained that regulations serve as legal tools for maintaining standards and ensuring compliance across various sectors, including manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution, and advertising.
The Director-General noted that NAFDAC has recently updated and gazetted 21 new regulations under her leadership, covering various aspects of the agency’s regulatory functions.
