– Prof. Adeyeye cautioned MSME entrepreneurs against using intermediaries or paying unauthorised persons to access the Agency’s services, stating; “NAFDAC’s processes are transparent and accessible to qualified applicants.”
By Biola Lawal
FLOWERBUDNEWS: NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through reduction of cost and complexity of product registration, promotion of local manufacturing and improved access to international markets.
Prof. Adeyeye, gave this assurance while speaking at the SMEDAN–NAFDAC Summit held in Lagos on Monday.
She described MSMEs as major drivers of employment, indigenous product development and Nigeria’s industrial and export ambitions.
Prof. Adeyeye explained that NAFDAC has introduced several measures to ease the registration process for small businesses, including a 50 per cent reduction in registration fees for companies with five or fewer employees
The Agency has also introduced electronic assisted registration through the NAFDAC Automated Product Administration and Monitoring System (NAPAMS), the Director General disclosed.
She said that NAFDAC had also established a Small Business Support Desk, expedited laboratory analysis, decentralised registration at zonal offices and shared-facility registration for eligible low-risk products.
Prof Adeyeye also highlighted the Agency’s support for MSME exporters through export certification, technical guidance, laboratory testing and training on Good Manufacturing and Hygiene Practices.
“These interventions are aimed at helping Nigerian products meet international requirements, prevent rejection at foreign ports and strengthen their competitiveness in global markets,” She emphasised.
The Director-General urged MSMEs to engage NAFDAC early, maintain current product registrations, build quality into every stage of production and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
She cautioned against using intermediaries or paying unauthorised persons to access the Agency’s services, emphasising that NAFDAC’s processes are transparent and accessible to qualified applicants.
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Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.
Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.
The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism, maturity on the job and decency.
As ECOMOG Press Secretary, Biola Lawal served late Lt.-Gen. Victor Malu. late Maj.Gen. Rufus Kupolati, Late. Maj.-Gen. Ishaya Bakut and (briefly), late Brig.-Gen. Idowu Adetunji Olurin.
He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG; A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Vogt. The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic naration on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.
