The Nationwide Drug Legislation Enforcement Company (NDLEA) has launched a brand new digital platform that can digitize the processing of drug integrity assessments and visa clearance certificates throughout the nation.
The platform, often called the Drug Integrity Take a look at and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), was launched on Tuesday, October 21, in Abuja. It’s anticipated to fast-track the issuance of certificates, curb human interference, and promote effectivity within the company’s operations.
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Govt Officer, Brigadier Common Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the launch as a paradigm shift in our struggle towards the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking
In accordance with the NDLEA, the brand new portal will change the handbook course of that beforehand required bodily appearances and prolonged doc verification.
“For years, the method of acquiring an NDLEA Visa Clearance Certificates, required by sure supply and transit nations, has been characterised by documentation, bodily appearances, and prolonged verification cycles. This handbook course of was little question vulnerable to human interference, delays, and a number of different points.
“With the flag-off of the On-line Visa Clearance Portal right this moment, we’re bringing an finish to these bottlenecks. The system delivers automation throughout all processes and operations related to the administration of the Drug Integrity Take a look at and Visa Clearance with interfaces for efficient collaboration with associate businesses,” the company stated.
The NDLEA added that non-public medical centres can now associate with the company as accredited drug testing centres, permitting candidates to schedule their assessments at most popular areas and occasions.
Explaining the method, Marwa stated candidates can now full their requests on-line with out visiting NDLEA places of work.
The NDLEA boss stated the brand new service could be prolonged to college students of tertiary establishments as a part of the company’s marketing campaign to cut back drug demand throughout Nigeria.
“The extension of the service to college students of tertiary establishments, and others is to considerably foster drug demand discount throughout the nation with none try to stigmatize any scholar or anybody, whereas our rehabilitation and counselling centres are open for many who check constructive to make sure that nobody is left with out care,” he stated.
Marwa stated the brand new system contains superior background verify protocols to stop drug syndicates from exploiting journey procedures and to guard Nigeria’s worldwide picture
Marwa described the initiative as a non-judgmental pathway that promotes more healthy communities, safer workplaces, and a safer nationwide workforce, aligning with the NDLEA’s Warfare In opposition to Drug Abuse (WADA) marketing campaign.
