Abuja, Jan. 15, 2024 – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stressed the need for efficient and seamless port clearance procedures to achieve best practices in the industry.
Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, its Director General, made the emphasis in Lagos on Friday at the 2024 Training of Ports Inspection Directorate Priority Clients on Ports Inspection Data Capture and Risk Management System (PIDCARMS) platform.
Adeyeye, who was represented by Dr. Abimbola Adegboye, the NAFDAC Director of Ports Inspection Directorate, espoused the need for industry operators to be highly proficient in the use of Ports Inspection Data platform developed by NAFDAC for ease of doing business.
She said the training on port clearance procedures, using PIDCARMS platform for the esteemed stakeholders and priority clients, was of significant importance as the Agency aimed to provide crucial insights and guidance on the utilisation of the optimized PIDCARMS for efficient and seamless port clearance procedures.
She said that their participation in the training signified their commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements and best practices within the industry.
Adeyeye said that membership of the priority client platform was not automatic, adding that operators must show commitment to remain above board to enjoy the benefits of a priority client which include 24-hour attention on the platform, self-assessment and costing options as well as the privilege of customized email access on the PIDCARMS Platform to sort out unique business challenges.
‘’Throughout the course of this session, we trust that you will gain invaluable knowledge and understanding of the steps involved in utilizing PIDCARMS for port clearance procedures,’’ she said, adding that the Agency had assembled a team of experts that has provided a comprehensive agenda designed to equip them with the necessary skills and expertise to navigate the system with utmost proficiency.
For the first time, she said management had approved that “we charge a token to cover the cost of materials and give you a well-deserved experience.”
Adeyeye said the management had also approved the issuance of Certificates of Participation for deserving clients.
She said the whole essence of the annual training was to continuously improve stakeholders’ skills in the application of PIDCARMS to increase data on right-first-time records.
The Director General called active participation, engagement, networking and the exchange of ideas and experiences among all the attendees.
She said that their inputs, suggestions, and feedback were integral to the Agency’s continuous improvement and the enhancement of its services.
‘’We hope this training will serve as a platform for building and strengthening relationships, fostering collaboration, and ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of port clearance operations,’’ she said.
Certificates of participation were given to each of the no fewer than 150 top priority clients/
Also, for the first time, the Best Performing Clients in four categories were awarded to the winners from the nominees whose performances were outstanding and who have distinguished themselves and supported NAFDAC in its quest for a seamless system.
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