New Quarantine boss Assures robust business environment for Agro exporters
(Business Africa Digest)-The New Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, Dr. Godwin Audu has assured of a robust business environment that will make life easier for Nigerian Agro Exporters.
Dr Audu disclosed this at the handover ceremony by the Agency’s pioneer Comptroller, Dr. Vincent Isegbe at the expiration of his tenure in accordance with the NAQS Establishment Act.
Dr Audu, while outlining key areas of focus for the Agency promised to implement ease of doing business in line with the Presidential Enabling Environment Council effort within the export environment.
He said the agency is committed to enhancing the export environment by expediting inspection and certification services, streamlining application processes, and automating quarantine procedures.
According to him, these efforts aim to significantly make life easier for agro-exporters and reduce the processing time for agricultural export documentation.
He said the agency will optimize operation at interstate control stations to minimize delays in the haulage of agro commodities.
He also spoke on collaborative efforts with stakeholders to address and eliminate illegal operators causing bottlenecks on Federal highways.
The new Quarantine boss promised to maintain discipline, order, and inclusiveness within the organization.
”This commitment ensures the development of officers and the sustainability of equal opportunities for all personnel”. DG noted.
Dr. Audu gave assurance to all stakeholders that the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service remained dedicated to service delivery and aligning with the mandate of the service.
” Aligning with the Renewed Hope agenda of the Present Administration under President Bola Tinubu and the strategic blueprint of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, to do more in the delivery of services to Nigerians” Dr Audu stated.
