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VMAP Divisions

Veterinary Medicine Division (VMD)

Provide science based data/information on the quality, safety and efficacy of veterinary medicines, medical devices and animal health products.

  • Evaluate clinical data on new drugs to assess any potential hazards to human health resulting from the use of veterinary drugs in animals used for food.
  • Conduct research in relevant areas of veterinary medicines, vaccine and biologics.
  • Develop guidelines relating to the human safety of veterinary drugs, including anti microbial resistance, and maintain a close working relationship with Food Safety and Applied Nutrition directorate.
  • Conduct research activities and risk assessment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Review dossiers and advise on the registration of veterinary medicines.
  • Monitor the distribution, sale and use of veterinary medicines.
  • Supervise the conduct of clinical trials of new veterinary drugs.
  • Review data on bioavailability (BA)/ bioequivalence (BE) of registered/licensed veterinary drugs.

Pesticides and Agrochemical Division (PAD)

  • Provide science based information on the quality, safety and efficacy of pesticides and agrochemicals.
  • Supervise the conduct of field trials for pesticides and agrochemicals and evaluate the data.
  • Developing and promoting standards, regulations and guidelines in consultation with other Government Agencies and stakeholders on pesticides and agro- chemicals
  • Monitor the distribution, sale and use of pesticides and agro-chemicals.

Animal Feeds and Premixes Division (AFPD)

 Provide science based information on the quality and safety of all classes of animal feeds, feedstuff and feed additives.

  • Evaluate the safety and quality of feedstuff used in the production of animal food and feeds.
  • Evaluate the safety of feed additives for use in feeds/ food for companion animals
  • Supervise the conduct of field trial for premixes and evaluate the data.
  • Monitor the distribution and sale of feed concentrates, additives and premixes

Inspection, Regulations and Stakeholder Relations Division (IRSD)

  • Inspect the production facilities of veterinary medicines, animal vaccines, animal health products, animal food and feeds, pesticides and agrochemicals.
  • Develop regulations and guidelines for the guidance of industry.
  • Carryout the listing of Toll millers
  • Monitor cold chain facilities used in the storage of veterinary vaccines and biologics.
  • Investigate plants / concerns to ensure compliance with GMP guidelines.
  • Responsible for consultation with MDA’s, stakeholders and other interest groups on regulations proposed by the directorate.
  • Establish and maintain local and international collaboration/partnership.
  • Coordinate industrial outreach, advocacy and enlightenment workshops for stakeholders.
  • Report any adverse drug events to PVG/PMS Directorate.

Veterinary Vaccine and Biologics Division (VBD)

  • Provide science based data/information on the quality, safety and efficacy of veterinary vaccines.
  • Provide technical advise to National Advisory committee on Vaccine and Biologiocs (NACVB)
  • Develop and review operational guidelines.
  • Review dossiers and advise on the registration of Veterinary Vaccine.
  • Regulate the conduct of Clinical evaluation of new Veterinary Vaccines.
  • Control the proliferation and use of animal vaccines.
  • Collate and evaluate data on recent development of animal vaccines and biologicals.
  • Develop policies and promote effective use of bacterial vaccines as an alternative to frequent use of antibiotics in animals thereby aligning with the global strategy of tackling antimicrobial resistance.
  • Monitor the distribution, sale and use of animal vaccines.
VMAP Directorate
Contact VMAP
  • 1st Floor, NAFDAC HQ, Plot 2032, Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Zone 7, Wuse-Abuja
  • +234-435555333

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