FG Opens Portal For Online Registration Of Fertilizer Dealers

Muhammad Sabo Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the Ministry’s move to established an online portal called the National Fertilizer Management Platform for the registration of Fertilizer dealers in Nigeria.

The Minister noted that the portal which was established through the Department of Farm Inputs Support Services would ensure accessibility, transparency, accountability among fertilizer value chain players in order to create sanity in the fertilizer space.

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Speaking during a workshop on Operationalization of the National Fertilizer Quality Control held in Abuja, Nanono said, “The portal would strategically guarantee that all relevant stakeholders are properly and adequately guided on the use of fertilizers.

“The training of stakeholders on fertilizer code of practice, product handling, use and management practices is with a view to equipping you for advisory services to farmers as they come to buy fertilizers from you.”

The Minister stated further that there is need for robust public awareness campaign and continuous sensitization of the general public on the fertilizer regulatory system.

Nanono charged all the fertilizer players to re-double their efforts and carry on with their businesses in line with the provisions of the National Fertilizer Quality Control Act and the fertilizer Regulations.

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He assured that the Ministry will provide all the necessary support and assistance needed for the stakeholders to carry on their legitimate business unhindered .

He added that the workshop is to ensure participation of all stakeholders in the implementation process.

In his welcome address, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Abdulkadir Mu’azu, said that the purpose of the workshop is to discuss the critical areas of the fertilizer Act in order to enhance stakeholder’s understanding of the operations of the fertilizer regulatory system.

Mu’azu who was represented by Director in the Permanent Secretary ‘s office, Mohammed Bello, said that the interest of the Ministry is not to watch individuals violate the law and pay penalties but to ensure maximum compliance in order to grow the local fertilizer industry and the agricultural sector.

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