2023 CGC Conference: Be Neutral On NAGAFF, ANLCA Rivalry, Aniebonam Advices CGC
2023 CGC Conference:
Be Neutral On NAGAFF, ANLCA Rivalry, Aniebonam Advices CGC
……..calls for professionalism in customs administration and trade facilitation
Founder, NAGAFF and NNPP,Dr.Bonoface Aniebonam
By Frank Odinukaeze
Founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders NAGAFF and the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP,Dr Boniface Aniebonam ,has told the Comptroler General of Customs ,Bashir Adewale wale Adeniyi,to remain neutral in the perennial rivalry between his Association and the Association of Nigerian Licenced Customs Agents ( ANLCA).
Dr.Aniebonam stated this in a goodwill message today in a statement ,on the occasion of the 2023 CGC conference holding in Lagos from 14-15 , December,
The founder of New Nigeria Peoples Party regretted his inability to attend the conference as a result of his deep involvement in the legal battle between his party and the All Progressive Congress(APC), over the Governorship of Kano State.
He praised the efforts of the CGC To reposition the Nigeria Customs
towards sustainable and more productive revenue collection organisation .
The statement read:”Regret
the less than 24hrs receipt of your invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the conference and subsequent events.
” The legal battle at the supreme Court of Nigeria between my party the new NIGERIA PEOPLES PARTY and All progressive congress over the Governorship of kano state. indeed is taking most of my time at the moment.
” Indeed your effort to reposition Nigeria customs service towards sustainable and more productive revenue collection organisation is being appreciated
” 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 and her officers are the first officers of the federal Republic Nigeria
“Under the circumstances, a lot is desired 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 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 ”
