The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has emphasised the need for efficient and seamless port clearance procedures to achieve best practices within the industry.

A statement by NAFDSC said director-general 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 chief spoke through the Director, Ports Inspection Directorate of the agency, 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.

Ms Adeyeye said 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 NAFDAC boss 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.

(NAN)