The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have forged a strategic partnership.
The initiative, unveiled by NEPC’s Executive Director, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, responds to mounting grievances about exporters’ non-compliance with established standards and procedures. Ayeni, represented by NEPC’s Southwest Regional Coordinator, emphasized the urgency of the collaboration to mitigate export rejections while bolstering exporters’ capabilities.
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NAFDAC’s Deputy Director, Oluwaseyi Sanwoolu, echoed the sentiment, reiterating the agency’s commitment to facilitating export trade through stringent adherence to regulatory protocols. Sanwoolu outlined challenges including inadequate joint inspections, lax monitoring, and exporters’ insufficient awareness of procedural intricacies.
Addressing exporters’ role in the process, General Manager of Neroli Technologies Limited, Ajayi Olatunde, underscored the imperative of conducting comprehensive research and adhering to industry best practices. Olatunde emphasized that improved collaboration between exporters and regulatory bodies could significantly reduce rejection rates, paving the way for smoother export transactions.
The collaborative efforts between NEPC and NAFDAC signal a proactive stance in addressing the root causes of export rejections, signaling a positive step towards enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global agricultural market.
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