The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service ( NAQS) says it is making efforts to adhere strictly to the European Union (EU) requirements for exportation of products so as to avert rejection of Nigerian agro products exported to the EU Countries.
The acting Comptroller General of NAQS, Dr. Godwin Sunday Audu, who disclosed this during his maiden meeting with Station and Zonal Coordinators at the Headquarters in Abuja, also announced the Promotion of 100 officers to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine (ASQ),
Dr. Audu charged the officers to adhere strictly to the Act establishing the agency and also to aquint themselves with international standards of practice to promote ease of doing business.
On staff welfare, he noted that under his watch, Human Capital Development will be a priority. He called on the staff to rededicate themselves to the task of repositioning the agency to better serve the diverse stakeholders.
According to him, “The promotion is part of efforts to boost the morale of workers.”
The new NAQS boss promised to look into the challenges facing different Zones on the state of infrastructure and operational tools in order to ease their working condition.
He stressed the importance of fostering stronger relationships with sister bodies and stakeholders, and urged Zonal and Station Coordinators to follow suit, emphasizing his belief in unity.
Dr. Audu announced the establishment of the Operations and Enforcement Department within the agency, which he said will oversee seamless operations, minimize unnecessary seizures, and enforce seizures judiciously.
He assured all stakeholders that the agency remains dedicated to promoting ease of doing business and facilitating trade in line with the current government’s “Renewed Hope” Agenda for the Country’s benefit.