The National President of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON), Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and freight forwarding stakeholders to ensure that the enforcement of regulations on unregistered vehicles does not disrupt legitimate business operations.
Ogunojemite made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, where he discussed key challenges confronting freight forwarders, logistics operators and other stakeholders in the maritime sector.
During the meeting, the APFFLON President highlighted operational difficulties associated with cargo movement and logistics activities across Lagos and other parts of the country, stressing the need for sustained cooperation between law enforcement agencies and industry players to create a secure and business-friendly operating environment.
A major focus of the engagement was the recent directive by the Inspector-General of Police on the nationwide enforcement against unregistered vehicles.
While reaffirming APFFLON’s support for lawful enforcement aimed at improving security and ensuring proper vehicle documentation, Ogunojemite appealed for adequate public sensitisation and consideration for genuine freight forwarders, vehicle importers and automobile dealers whose operations could be affected during the exercise.
He noted that freight forwarding and logistics remain critical to trade facilitation, port efficiency and national economic growth, warning that enforcement measures should be implemented in a way that does not unnecessarily hinder legitimate commercial activities.
In response, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police assured APFFLON of the Command’s commitment to professionalism, fairness and continuous engagement with industry stakeholders.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s readiness to work closely with freight forwarders and other operators in the maritime sector while ensuring full compliance with existing laws and directives issued by the Inspector-General of Police.