A statement in Abuja by Mr Olusayo Akintola, the agency’s
media consultant, stated that the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola
Adeyeye, reiterated the position of the agency in Lagos.
The statement disclosed that the NAFDAC boss made the
position at the 2024 training of Ports Inspection Directorate Priority Clients
on Ports Inspection Data Capture and Risk Management System (PIDCARMS)
platform.
It further disclosed that the NAFDAC D-G spoke through the
Director, Ports Inspection Directorate of the agency, Dr. Abimbola Adegboye.
The NAFDAC boss expressed the need for the industry
operators to be highly proficient in the use of Ports Inspection Data platform
developed by NAFDAC for ease of doing business.
She noted that the training on port clearance procedures,
using PIDCARMS platform for the stakeholders and priority clients, was
significant to the operation.
Adeyeye said that the agency aimed to provide crucial
insights and guidance on the utilisation of the optimised PIDCARMS for
efficient and seamless port clearance procedures for valued stakeholders and
Priority Clients.
The D-G said the agency’s participation in the training
signified the commitment to staying abreast of technological advancements and
best practices in the industry.
She explained that membership of the Priority Client
Platform was not automatic, adding that the operator had to show commitment to
remain above board, to enjoy the benefits of a Priority client, including
24-hour attention on the Platform.
Other benefits she mentioned were 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
utilising PIDCARMS for port clearance procedures.The agency has 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. Management has approved that we charge a token to cover the cost
of materials and give you a well-deserved experience; management has also
approved the issuance of certificates of participation for deserving clients.
The whole essence of the annual training is to continuously improve
stakeholders’ skills in the application of PIDCARMS to increase data on
right-first-time records,” she stressed.
The statement reiterated that Adeyeye encouraged active
participation, engagement, networking and the exchange of ideas and experiences
among attendees.
She stressed that their inputs, suggestions and feedback
were integral to the agency’s continuous improvement and the enhancement of its
services.
The statement also said that certificates of participation
for each of the 150 Top Priority clients were issued.
The maiden award ceremony and presentation of plaques took
place at the end of the training session.