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| Nigerian Agriculture Quarantine Service | |
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| Abbreviation | NAQS |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2018 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Governing body | President of Nigeria |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | FAAN Complex, Opposite Murtala Mohammed Airport Teminal 2, P.O. Box 12026, Institution and Research Cadastral District, Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Website | |
| https://naqs.gov.ng/ | |
The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) is an agency of the Nigerian Ministry of Agriculture[2] . NAQS is charged with safegaurding the country against the entry and spread of foreign pests and diseases of plant. It also monitors the quality of animal and aquatic resources and products brought into the country. It ensures sanitary protocols are followed in the import and export of agricultural products.[3]
Protection of Wild-Life: NAQS implements wildlife quarantine policies to control the spread of diseases[4]
Issuance of Plant Health or Phytosanitary Certificates (PC): It monitors and ensures that infested plants are not exported, as well as preventing the incursion of pests.[2]
Pest and Disease SurveillanceThe NAQs monitors pests and diseases, and uses different measures to achieve the goal of protecting Nigeria's agricultural economy.[5]
Monitoring the quality of geneticallly modified crops The NAQS contributes to Nigeria's bio-safety by carrying out phytosanitary inspections on genetically modified crops.[6]
In 2016, a bill was passed by the senate seeking to prevent the spread of diseases by monitoring the movement of animals regionally and internationally. [8] NAQS is established pursuant to the NIGERIA AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE SERVICE (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2018 [9] The Act stipulates its members, duties and other miscellaneous functions.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tinubu re-appoints agricultural quarantine service boss". Punch Newspaper. May 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Time Series Analysis of Monthly Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates for Plants and Plant Materials in Post-Entry Quarantine, Surveillance and Diagnostic Station, in Nigeria". African Journals Online. December 19, 2024. Cite error: The named reference "FORCE" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "An Implementation Framework for Food Security Attainment in Nigeria's Post-Covid-19 Era". IEE Explore. December 19, 2024.
- ^ "Knowledge, Attitude and Difficulties of Wildlife Quarantine Policy Implementation of Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service Personnel in Ogun State, Nigeria". Nexus International University. December 19, 2024.
- ^ "Impact of Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service on Eco-friendly Plant Protection Strategies in Nigeria". Research Gate. December 19, 2024.
- ^ "Overview of the biosafety system in Nigeria". Research Gate. 2023.
- ^ a b [chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nig217469.pdf.html "NIGERIA AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE SERVICE (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2018"]. FOA. 2018.
- ^ "Senate passes Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service 2016 Bill". Vangaurd News. November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Knowledge, Attitude and Difficulties of Wildlife Quarantine Policy Implementation of Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service Personnel in Ogun State, Nigeria". Nexus International University. December 19, 2024.
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