The document discusses the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control's (NAFDAC) role in regulating herbicides in Nigeria. It defines herbicides and pesticides. NAFDAC's mandate is to regulate food, drugs and chemicals. Herbicides are classified as pre-emergent, knockdown, or selective. NAFDAC controls herbicides through product registration and evaluation, labeling requirements, inspections, and promoting safe use. The goal is to make sure herbicides are safe, effective and properly used to protect human and environmental health.