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NAFDAC Narcotics & Controlled Substances (NCS) Directorate Guidelines for Obtaining Permit for Importation of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Drug Precursors

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigeria

These guidelines are for the interest of the general public and in particular, importers of narcotic drugs, controlled/psychotropic substances and drug precursors into Nigeria. The document emphasizes that narcotics, controlled/psychotropic substances and/or drug precursors should not be imported without obtaining an import permit and permit to clear where applicable.

Process Flow

Department of Narcotics & Controlled Substances

Office of the Director General NAFDAC

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

Office of the Minister of State for Health

Office of the minister for health

Federal Executive Council

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NAFDAC Narcotics & Controlled Substances (NCS) Directorate Guidelines for Obtaining Permit for Importation of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Drug Precursors Current Version

January 2022

These guidelines are for the interest of the general public and in particular, importers of narcotic drugs, controlled/psychotropic substances and drug precursors into Nigeria. The document emphasizes that narcotics, controlled/psychotropic substances and/or drug precursors should not be imported without obtaining an import permit and permit to clear where applicable.

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