FG sets up committee to address rejection of farm exports
The Federal Government has formed an interministerial committee to improve Nigeria’s agricultural quarantine system and reduce the rejection of farm exports. The committee aims to boost biosecurity, enhance international trade, and support the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Tinubu. The inauguration brought together representatives from key ministries, regulatory agencies, research organisations, and farmers’ associations. The government hopes this initiative will strengthen food security and position Nigeria as a reliable exporter of quality agricultural products.
What we know
- The committee was inaugurated at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja, with Abubakar Bagudu represented by Dr Deborah Odoh.
- The committee’s goal is to build an internationally compliant agricultural quarantine system and improve Nigeria’s access to global markets.
- The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service, led by Dr Vincent Isegbe, is responsible for safeguarding against plant, animal, and aquatic pests and diseases.
- The committee will review proposals to strengthen the quarantine service, assess infrastructure needs, and develop strategies for compliance with international standards.
- Members include representatives from multiple ministries, regulatory bodies, farmers’ associations, and research institutes.
