Frequently Asked Questions, Animal Quarantine Department (FAQs)

1. How can I import animals e.g dogs into Nigeria?

    Ans:

• Import permit form is obtained from Chief Veterinary Officer's (CVO's) office.
• The form is filled by the authorized veterinarian of the importing country
• The duly filled form is returned to the CVO with the entire relevant requirement
• The CVO issues the import permit and notify NAQS.
  

Animal Quarantine Department

The veterinary arm of NAQS performs the following quarantine services:

• Health Inspection of export and import if live animals including dogs, cattle, cats, horses, sheep, goats, turkey, poulets/old chicks, eggs, parent stock and pet birds.
• Verification of import and export permits issued by the office of the Director, Federal Department of Livestock and Pest Control Services for the importation/exportation of animals and their products.
• Authentication of international veterinary certificate accompanying imported animals and their products (e.g tallow, horn and hooves, blood meal, hatchable eggs, milk etc.)
• Conduct of surveillance to determine the presence of contagious animals and zoonotic diseases.