@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');
.ab{--g0:#062a16;--g:#0c4a27;--g2:#17793b;--lf:#3fae5a;--gold:#c9a227;--gold2:#f2d174;--cream:#f7f4ea;--ink:#0f2418;--txt:#35463b;--line:#e6e2d3;
font-family:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--txt);line-height:1.7;font-size:17px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
.ab *,.ab *:before,.ab *:after{box-sizing:border-box}
.ab h1,.ab h2,.ab h3,.ab h4{font-family:"Outfit","Inter",sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 .5em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ab h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.4vw,4rem);font-weight:800}
.ab h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);margin-top:0}
.ab h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-top:0}
.ab p{margin:0 0 1.1em}
.ab a{color:var(--g2);text-underline-offset:3px}
.ab a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.ab ul,.ab ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em;padding:0}
.ab li{margin-bottom:.45em}
.ab strong{color:var(--ink)}
.ab img,.ab svg{max-width:100%}
.ab-s{padding:84px 22px;position:relative}
.ab-in{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
.ab-narrow{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.ab-alt{background:var(--cream)}
.ab-dark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g0),var(--g) 70%,#116a37);color:#dcebe1}
.ab-dark h2,.ab-dark h3,.ab-dark strong{color:#fff}
.ab-dark a{color:var(--gold2)}
.ab-head{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 46px}
.ab-head p{font-size:1.12rem;color:#5a6b60;margin:0}
.ab-dark .ab-head p{color:#b9d3c2}
.ab-eyebrow,.ab-kicker{display:inline-block;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:.9em}
.ab-eyebrow:before,.ab-kicker:before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:28px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px}
.ab-dark .ab-eyebrow,.ab-hero .ab-kicker{color:var(--gold2)}
/* buttons */
.ab a.ab-btn,.ab button.ab-btn{display:inline-block;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold2),var(--gold));color:#201703;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-weight:700;padding:16px 32px;border-radius:50px;text-decoration:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.02rem;margin:6px 12px 6px 0;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(201,162,39,.35);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.ab a.ab-btn:hover,.ab button.ab-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(201,162,39,.45);color:#201703}
.ab a.ab-btn.o{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);box-shadow:none;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.ab a.ab-btn.o:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--g)}
/* hero */
.ab-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#e4f0e8;padding:96px 22px 110px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(63,174,90,.35),transparent 50%),radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%,rgba(201,162,39,.22),transparent 45%),linear-gradient(135deg,#051f10,#0c4a27 60%,#14693a)}
.ab-hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:var(--ab-hero-img,none);background-size:cover;background-position:center;opacity:.35}
.ab-hero .ab-map{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-6%;width:130%;transform:translateX(-50%);color:rgba(255,255,255,.17);pointer-events:none}
.ab-hero .ab-in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:30px;align-items:center}
.ab-hero.solo .ab-in{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.ab-hero h1{color:#fff;margin-bottom:.45em;max-width:760px}
.ab-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold2),var(--gold));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.ab-hero p.ab-sub{font-size:1.22rem;max-width:600px;color:#cfe3d6;margin-bottom:1.6em}
.ab-chiprow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:22px}
.ab-chiprow span{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:#e8f3ec;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:30px}
.ab-hv{position:relative;min-height:420px}
.ab-bub{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35),inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.18);animation:abfloat 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.ab-bub svg{width:62%;height:62%}
.ab-bub.b1{width:210px;height:210px;left:4%;top:2%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d62f4d,#7a0f26)}
.ab-bub.b2{width:150px;height:150px;right:0;top:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0b54a,#9a6414);animation-delay:-2s}
.ab-bub.b3{width:130px;height:130px;left:0;bottom:6%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5e4aa,#b89a4a);animation-delay:-4s}
.ab-bub.b4{width:190px;height:190px;right:6%;top:34%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#a8622f,#3b1d0e);animation-delay:-1s}
.ab-bub.b5{width:140px;height:140px;left:34%;bottom:-2%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f1de8d,#c9a227);animation-delay:-3s}
@keyframes abfloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-14px)}}
.ab-bigart{width:min(380px,100%);aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.4),inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.18);animation:abfloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;position:relative}
.ab-bigart svg{width:62%;height:62%;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.3))}
.ab-bigart:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-18px;border-radius:50%;border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.3);animation:abspin 40s linear infinite}
@keyframes abspin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.pc-hibiscus{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d62f4d,#7a0f26)}.pc-ginger{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0b54a,#9a6414)}.pc-sesame{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f5e4aa,#b89a4a)}.pc-cocoa{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#a8622f,#3b1d0e)}.pc-shea{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f1de8d,#c9a227)}.pc-leaf{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3fae5a,#0c4a27)}
.ab-crumbs{font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:1.6em}
.ab-crumbs,.ab-crumbs a{color:#a9c6b3;text-decoration:none}
.ab-crumbs a:hover{color:#fff}
.ab-post .ab-crumbs,.ab-post .ab-crumbs a{color:#6b776f}
/* stats */
.ab-statswrap{padding:0 22px;margin-top:-62px;position:relative;z-index:3}
.ab-stats{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(6,42,22,.18);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);overflow:hidden}
.ab-stats div{padding:28px 18px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.ab-stats div:last-child{border:0}
.ab-stats b{display:block;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-size:2.3rem;line-height:1;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g2),var(--g));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;font-weight:800}
.ab-stats span{display:block;font-size:.85rem;color:#5a6b60;margin-top:8px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em}
.ab-trust{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:16px 22px}
.ab-trust ul{list-style:none;margin:0 auto;padding:0;max-width:1100px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 30px;justify-content:center;font-size:.9rem}
.ab-trust li{margin:0}
.ab-trust b{color:var(--g)}
/* product tiles */
.ab-tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.ab-tile{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;border-radius:26px;padding:34px 26px 28px;min-height:400px;text-decoration:none!important;color:#fff!important;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(6,42,22,.18);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.ab-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(6,42,22,.28)}
.ab-tile:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);top:-90px;right:-90px}
.ab-tile:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(0,0,0,.1);bottom:-60px;left:-50px}
.ab-tile .art{width:170px;height:170px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:22px;position:relative;z-index:1;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.3);transition:transform .4s}
.ab-tile:hover .art{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg)}
.ab-tile .art svg{width:98px;height:98px;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.28))}
.ab-tile h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.45rem;position:relative;z-index:1;margin-bottom:.3em}
.ab-tile p{font-size:.98rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin:0 0 1.2em;position:relative;z-index:1}
.ab-tile .go{margin-top:auto;position:relative;z-index:1;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);color:var(--g);font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-weight:700;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:40px;font-size:.92rem}
.ab-tile.sesame,.ab-tile.shea{color:#2a2208!important}
.ab-tile.sesame h3,.ab-tile.shea h3{color:#2a2208}
.ab-tile.sesame p,.ab-tile.shea p{color:#46380f}
.ab-tile.hibiscus{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#e0395a,#7a0f26)}
.ab-tile.ginger{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#f2b94e,#8f5a10)}
.ab-tile.sesame{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#f7e8b4,#c6a85a)}
.ab-tile.cocoa{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#b06a35,#33180a)}
.ab-tile.shea{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#f4e3a0,#cdaa2c)}
.ab-tile.leaf{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#3fae5a,#08361c)}
/* feature grid */
.ab-feats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.ab-feat{background:#fff;border-radius:22px;padding:34px 28px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(6,42,22,.07);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.ab-feat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(6,42,22,.13)}
.ab-feat h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin:18px 0 .35em}
.ab-feat p{margin:0;font-size:.98rem;color:#5a6b60}
.ab-fic{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g2),var(--g));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(12,74,39,.25);transform:rotate(-6deg)}
.ab-fic svg{width:30px;height:30px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ab-feat:nth-child(even) .ab-fic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold2),var(--gold))}
.ab-feat:nth-child(even) .ab-fic svg{stroke:#2a2208}
/* spotlight */
.ab-spot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.ab-spot .ab-bigart{width:min(400px,100%)}
.ab-spot h2{color:#fff}
.ab-spots{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;margin:24px 0 28px}
.ab-spots div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px}
.ab-spots span{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold2);font-weight:700}
.ab-spots b{color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem}
/* flow */
.ab-flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:10px;position:relative;counter-reset:f}
.ab-flow:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:10%;right:10%;top:44px;border-top:3px dashed var(--gold)}
.ab-fl{text-align:center;position:relative;padding:0 8px}
.ab-fl .n{width:88px;height:88px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g2),var(--g));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 0 0 8px #fff,0 14px 28px rgba(12,74,39,.3);position:relative}
.ab-alt .ab-fl .n{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px var(--cream),0 14px 28px rgba(12,74,39,.3)}
.ab-fl .n svg{width:36px;height:36px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.ab-fl .n i{position:absolute;top:-4px;right:-4px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:#201703;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-size:.9rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ab-fl h3{font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:.3em}
.ab-fl p{font-size:.9rem;color:#5a6b60;margin:0}
/* map */
.ab-mapbox{position:relative;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}
.ab-map{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.ab-map .land{stroke-width:.95;stroke-linecap:round;stroke:currentColor;fill:none}
.ab-map .ng{stroke:var(--gold2);stroke-width:1.1;stroke-linecap:round;fill:none}
.ab-map .arc{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold2);stroke-width:.42;stroke-dasharray:1.4 1.6;stroke-linecap:round;animation:abdash 5s linear infinite;opacity:.95}
@keyframes abdash{to{stroke-dashoffset:-30}}
.ab-map .pt{fill:var(--gold2)}
.ab-map .pulse{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold2);stroke-width:.35;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:abpulse 2.6s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes abpulse{0%{transform:scale(.4);opacity:1}100%{transform:scale(3.2);opacity:0}}
.ab-regions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;margin-top:30px}
.ab-regions a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:40px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;transition:background .2s}
.ab-regions a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.ab-regions i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold2);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(242,209,116,.25)}
/* region cards */
.ab-reg{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.ab-rc{background:#fff;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(6,42,22,.09);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.ab-rc .top{padding:26px 26px 20px;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ab-rc .top:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-40px;top:-40px;width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.ab-rc .top h3{color:#fff;margin:0;font-size:1.4rem;position:relative}
.ab-rc .top span{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;font-weight:600;position:relative}
.ab-rc .bd{padding:20px 26px 26px}
.ab-rc ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ab-rc li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;margin:0 0 .6em;font-size:.97rem}
.ab-rc li:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.5em;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,.2)}
.rc1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1e5fa8,#0b2f5c)}.rc2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c0392b,#6e1d14)}.rc3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#17793b,#0a3a1d)}.rc4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e08a1e,#8a4a05)}.rc5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7b3fa0,#3d1a5c)}
/* chips */
.ab-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:center}
.ab-chip{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:12px 22px 12px 14px;border-radius:50px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(6,42,22,.07);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:.97rem}
.ab-chip svg{width:38px;height:38px;padding:8px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g2),var(--g));stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
/* guide cards */
.ab-guides{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.ab-gc{background:#fff;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none!important;box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(6,42,22,.1);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .25s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ab-gc:hover{transform:translateY(-8px)}
.ab-gc .im{height:150px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ab-gc .im:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:200px;height:200px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);right:-50px;top:-60px}
.ab-gc .im svg{width:76px;height:76px;position:relative;z-index:1;filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25))}
.ab-gc .tx{padding:22px 24px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.ab-gc small{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold)}
.ab-gc h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin:.4em 0 .8em;color:var(--ink)}
.ab-gc .rd{margin-top:auto;font-weight:700;color:var(--g2);font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif}
/* credentials */
.ab-creds{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.ab-cr{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:24px 20px;text-align:center;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(6,42,22,.06)}
.ab-cr svg{width:42px;height:42px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;margin-bottom:8px}
.ab-cr span{display:block;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b776f;font-weight:700}
.ab-cr b{display:block;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--ink)}
/* journey (about) */
.ab-jr{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.ab-jr .ab-in{max-width:none}
.ab-bridge{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--g0),var(--g));border-radius:30px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(6,42,22,.25);color:#cfe3d6}
/* accordion */
.ab-acc details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;margin-bottom:14px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,42,22,.05)}
.ab-acc summary{cursor:pointer;padding:20px 60px 20px 24px;position:relative;list-style:none;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink)}
.ab-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.ab-acc summary:after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:20px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold2),var(--gold));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;color:#201703}
.ab-acc details[open] summary:after{content:"\2212"}
.ab-acc .bd{padding:0 24px 12px}
.ab-acc .bd h2{display:none}
.ab-more{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.ab-more summary{cursor:pointer;text-align:center;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:var(--g2);padding:14px;list-style:none;font-size:1.05rem}
.ab-more summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.ab-more[open] summary{margin-bottom:10px}
.ab-more h2,.ab-more h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin-top:1.2em}
/* generic cards */
.ab-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:24px;margin:28px 0}
.ab-grid.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr))}
.ab-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(6,42,22,.07);transition:transform .25s}
.ab-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
.ab-card h3{margin-top:.2em;font-size:1.2rem}
.ab-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.ab .ab-ic{display:block;width:58px;height:58px;margin-bottom:14px}
.ab .ab-ic svg{display:block;width:58px;height:58px}
.ab-ic.line{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g2),var(--g));padding:14px;box-shadow:0 8px 16px rgba(12,74,39,.22)}
.ab-ic.line svg{stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;width:30px;height:30px}
.ab-card a.ab-more{font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}
/* steps timeline */
.ab-steps{counter-reset:s;list-style:none;margin:30px 0;padding:0}
.ab-steps li{counter-increment:s;position:relative;padding:6px 0 26px 76px;margin:0;min-height:64px}
.ab-steps li:before{content:counter(s);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--g2),var(--g));color:#fff;font-weight:800;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:"Outfit",sans-serif;font-size:1.2rem;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(63,174,90,.18)}
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Home › Blog › Export Documentation & Compliance › Phytosanitary Certificate in Nigeria Export Documentation & Compliance · Guide By the Agro-Bridge editorial team · Updated November 2026 · 3 min read
This article is part of our complete guide: Nigerian Agro Export Documents: The Complete Checklist for Buyers and Exporters
Almost every shipment of plant products needs a plant-health certificate. The phytosanitary certificate in Nigeria is issued by the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). This guide explains what it is and how to avoid problems. It is part of our complete guide to Nigerian agro export documents . Check the latest procedure with NAQS before you apply.
What is a phytosanitary certificate?
A phytosanitary certificate is an official document that states that a consignment of plants or plant products has been inspected and meets the plant-health requirements of the importing country. It is issued under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) by the national plant protection organisation of the exporting country. In Nigeria, that organisation is NAQS.
Which products need one?
Plant products such as hibiscus flowers, ginger, sesame seeds, cocoa beans and many other agricultural commodities normally need one when exported, because importing countries require it. Whether your own country requires one for your product is set by your plant health authority, so ask it in advance.
What does NAQS check?
NAQS inspectors check the consignment and the paperwork. They look for pests and signs of infestation, the condition and cleanliness of the produce, packaging and marking, and compliance with the importing country's plant-health rules. Sampling and, where needed, laboratory tests or treatment are part of the process.
How the process usually works
The exporter applies to NAQS with the details of the consignment: product, quantity, destination and consignee.
NAQS inspects the goods, at a place agreed with the exporter, often the warehouse or the loading point.
Treatment may be required, such as fumigation, if the importing country asks for it.
NAQS issues the certificate if the consignment meets the requirements. NAQS has also been moving toward electronic certification.
The certificate travels with the documents to the buyer.
Why consignments are refused or rejected
NAQS has published guidance on the main reasons agricultural exports are declined or rejected abroad. They include:
No phytosanitary certificate
Infestation with harmful organisms
Incomplete or illegible information on the certificate
Missing advance notification for certain products
Prohibited items
A cautionary example: hibiscus and Mexico
Mexico suspended imports of Nigerian hibiscus in 2017 after storage pests were found in some cargoes, and it lifted the ban in 2021. The episode shows how serious phytosanitary problems can be for a whole trade. Read how to store, pack and ship dried hibiscus for practical prevention.
Tips to get it right
Ask the importer which statements or treatments are required on the certificate.
Prepare the goods first. Clean, dry, well-packed produce passes more easily.
Give NAQS accurate details, matching the invoice and packing list.
Plan the timing. Book inspection ahead of the loading date.
Check the certificate carefully for spelling, weights and consignee details before it leaves.
A buyer's checklist for the phytosanitary certificate in Nigeria
[ ] Ask your plant health authority what the certificate must state for your product
[ ] Tell the exporter early, so that treatment (such as fumigation) can be planned if required
[ ] Check that the consignee and product details match the invoice
[ ] Check the quantity, packaging and marks
[ ] Check dates against the loading date
[ ] Ask whether an electronic certificate is available, and whether your authority accepts it
[ ] Keep a copy with your import file
What if something goes wrong?
If a consignment arrives and your authority finds a pest or a documentation error, it may be treated, re-exported or destroyed, depending on the rules. That is why careful preparation matters. A thorough phytosanitary certificate in Nigeria is only one layer of protection. Clean, dry, well-packed produce and a clean container are the others.
Fumigation certificates, certificates of origin and inspection certificates are separate documents. See the export documentation page for the whole set. To plan a shipment with us, request a quote .
Planning to source from Nigeria? Send us your specification, quantity, packaging, destination and Incoterm. We will review it and reply with the right sourcing and commercial process.
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