The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) Godwin Sunday Audu has revealed plans to adhere to guidelines of European Union (EU) to avert product rejection.
The NAQS also promoted over 100 officers to Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine I (ASQ I).
In a statement signed and issued by the Media Communications and Strategies for NAQS, Akanji Joshua the Acting Comptroller General, Audu took the steps realising that it is long overdue.
According to the statement this announcement was made during the Maiden Meeting with Station and Zonal Coordinators held at the Headquarters in Abuja.
The Quarantine Boss who disclosed this at a Maiden Meeting with Station and Zonal Coordinators held at the Headquarters in Abuja, noted that henceforth, Human Capital Development will be a priority for the Service.
He called on the staff to rededicate themselves to the task of repositioning the agency to better serve the diverse stakeholders.
Audu stated that adherence to the Act establishing the agency and also conversant with International Standards will go a long way in promoting the ease of doing business.
He reminded the staff of his administration’s open door policy which will give room for innovative ideas stressing that the development will contribute in growing the agency.
The NAQS Acting CG said efforts are being made to adhere to the European Union (EU) requirements for exportation of products, stating that the development will no doubt avert imminent rejection of our products to EU Countries.
He announced the establishment of the Operations and Enforcement Department within the agency, which will oversee seamless operations, minimize unnecessary seizures, and enforce seizures judiciously.
