… urges CGC on a neutral stand on NAGAFF, ANLCA rivalry
The Founder, Nigeria Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Doctor Boniface Aniebonam, has charged the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on the need to ensure professionalism in business administration and international trade facilitation.
He also advised him to take a neutral stand on the rivalry between NAGAFF and the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA).
Aniebonam gave the charges in his goodwill message to Adeniyi on the occasion of the CGC conference which kicked off Thursday in Lagos.
He acknowledged and appreciated Adeniyi’s effort to reposition NCS towards sustainable and more productive revenue organisation.
The NAGAFF Founder pointed out that the task ahead in a corrupt society is indeed a great challenge.
“But I know with hard work and support of the greater numbers of the stakeholders shall be the tonic required to achieve objective
“Keep the good work going and it is my belief that God shall assist you and the management team to make Nigeria great once again.
“Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its officers are the first officers of the Federal Republic Nigeria.
“Under the circumstances a lot is desirous of the officers and men of the service to add value in our nation building and the economy in particular.
“It is my hope that thereafter this conference the CGC and the management team shall take responsibility to bring about professionalism in the business of customs administration and facilitation of international trade
“My little advice shall be that you watch the avoidable rivalry between NAGAFF and the ANLCA.
“Therefore you may wish to remain neutral in their affairs and concentrate in your statutory duty as the leader of the Nigeria customs service.
“I wish you a successful conference while pledging the support and cooperation of NAGAFF during your tenure. God bless everyone,” the letter read in part.