₦airaland Forum

xynerise:
Now I know that one of the problem of exportation in Nigeria is caused by people or agency that are supposed to be supporting entrepreneurs.

My sister and I visited NAFDAC office to make enquiry on cost of exporting foodstuff like Egusi, Ogbono and other native foodstuff.

She has already package these foodstuff in a sack but was told to make enquiry at NAFDAC first.

We got there and we waited for about 30 minutes before they called us. She began to narrate her plans and asked how much it will cost to be given license.

The lady said the license will cost her N50 million for a start, imagine a business that the capital is not even up to N10 Million. These made my sister to rain abuses on the lady because she was so shocked on such exorbitant amount for a start.

Another man came out which I believe is in higher position than the lady we first met and invited us to his office. After we narrated what led to the drama, he smiled and said "She didn't even give you the right price, you will be charged N100 million for it". Just imagine.

This is how entrepreneurs are discouraged to do business abroad and they expect Nigeria to move forward.

I want to know if what these NAFDAC staff charged us is reality or just obvious exploitation?

This is the most inane thing I've heard in a very long while. I really don't know what you intend to achieve with this kind of post but for the benefit of those following this thread, I can state categorically that you're either lying or you've been grossly misinformed. As far as I can tell, no NAFDAC officer will give you that kind of information; I'm most certain about that. The service rendered by NAFDAC for exporters is basically to analyze the products for export, to ensure that there are no micotoxins and that the pesticide residue is not above acceptable limits, and this is absolutely free of charge as a way of encouraging exports.
Even the fact that you have not mentioned the location of this supposed NAFDAC office is quite curious. And to add to that if you're serious, you know where to take your complaint. Please stop misinforming people.

[/quote]This is the most inane thing I've heard in a very long while. I really don't know what you intend to achieve with this kind of post but for the benefit of those following this thread, I can state categorically that you're either lying or you've been grossly misinformed. As far as I can tell, no NAFDAC officer will give you that kind of information; I'm most certain about that. The service rendered by NAFDAC for exporters is basically to analyze the products for export, to ensure that there are no micotoxins and that the pesticide residue is not above acceptable limits, is absolutely free of charge as a way of encouraging exports.
Even the fact that you have not mentioned the location of this supposed NAFDAC office is quite curious. And to add to that if you're serious, you know where to take your complaint. Please stop misinforming people.

hayqinsbFX:
why the hell is a refusal note in french.....are they on expired weed.....

He obviously requested to be served in French.