The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has raised concerns about a coordinated attempt to undermine critical reforms in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sectors.
NAGAFF President, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, accused the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), AREFF, NAFFAC, and NCMDLCA of hiding behind activism to sabotage government efforts, calling for immediate federal investigation into “economic and regulatory sabotage”.
These associations, according to Ezisi, have failed to meet their statutory financial obligations to the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), suggesting a broader agenda to derail national progress. NAGAFF has urged CRFFN to deregister four unnamed associations and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to revoke their corporate licenses in the national interest.
NAGAFF also criticised ANLCA and NCMDLCA, urging them to align with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, to avoid regulatory backlash.
Conversely, NAGAFF gave a resounding endorsement to CRFFN Registrar/CEO, Igwe, praising his leadership and reform drive. Key achievements highlighted include expanding CRFFN’s funding sources, launching a training programme for 1,000 freight forwarders, and championing digital reforms.
“We hereby pass a vote of absolute confidence in Mr. Igwe, under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola”, Ezisi declared.
NAGAFF reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, emphasising its vision for a freight forwarding industry built on integrity, professionalism, and national service.