Nigeria - 2012 - Agriculture and Rural Development

Minimum Operating Standard for the Poultry Processing Industry

Ministry of Agriculture,Ministry of Rural development, Nigeria

The main objective of setting standards for the Nigerian Poultry industry is to put in motion a procedure for providing wholesome Animal products for human consumption. This procedure sets maximal standards to minimize the potential food safety hazards associated with livestock production and processing. It also recognizes the major elements in the production process and identifies Food Safety objectives for the different Activities along the value chain.

Process Flow

Department of Regulatory Affairs, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science ⬤

The Registrar, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science ⬤

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ⬤

Office of the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development ⬤

Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development ⬤

Federal Executive Council ⬤

Contacts

Approver

Ifeani Harry Njoagwuani

Deputy Director and Head

Nigerian Institute of Animal Science

Approver

Eustace Ayemere Iyayi

Registrar/CEO

Nigerian Institute of Animal Science

Approver

Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Approver

Mustapha Baba Shehuri

Honourable Minister of State

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Approver

Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar

Honourable Minister

Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development

Approver

Muhammadu Buhari

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Minimum Operating Standard for the Poultry Processing Industry Current Version

January 2022

The main objective of setting standards for the Nigerian Poultry industry is to put in motion a procedure for providing wholesome Animal products for human consumption. This procedure sets maximal standards to minimize the potential food safety hazards associated with livestock production and processing. It also recognizes the major elements in the production process and identifies Food Safety objectives for the different Activities along the value chain.

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