Photo: Founder of NAGAFF/NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam
The Founder of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has advised those vying for leadership positions to go about it with decorum, eschew desperation , hatred and bitterness.
Dr Aniebonam who doubles as the Founder of New Nigeria Peoples’Party (NNPP) gave the advice at the National Headquarters of NAGAFF in Lagos on the occasion of campaign rally organised by the Vice Chairmanship contestant for Apapa chapter, of NAGAFF, Fwdr. Emeka Obinali(alias Omena-cash) .
He enjoined th members of the Association contesting in the forthcoming chapter elections in the Western Zone to keep to the rules of engagement, work together as children of God and keep the flag of the Association flying high, adding,
“Never allow yourself to be intimidated, defend your territory, I am here for you after God,” he stated.
NECOM CHAIRMAN, ENGR. CHUKWUNONSO EJIKEME
Speaking also , the NAGAFF Electoral Commission (NECOM), Chairman,Engr. Chukwunonso Ejikeme used the forum to commend ñewly matriculated students of NAGAFF Academy who are contesting in the election for the initiative which according to him will enhance their operations as freight forwarders.
Engr. Ejikeme noted that NAGAFF is injecting professionalism in leadership hence no member of the association would be allowed to contest any leadership position in NAGAFF without obtaining training relevant to the profession.
He however announced that chapter executive elections in Western Zone which was earlier scheduled for 5th August, 2022 will now commence as from 8th August, 2022 with Apapa chapter taking the lead.
Adding his voice, the Acting Secretary General of NAGAFF , Fwdr. Francis Omotosho commended Dr. Aniebonam for providing a platform for freight forwarders to improve themselves and advised the members to make use of the opportunity.
Fwdr. Emeka Obinali, Contestant.
Speaking earlier,the Candidate vying for the Vice Chairmanship position, Apapa Chapter of NAGAFF, Forwarder, Emeka Obinali vowed to tow the path of the Founder of NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam in taking NAGAFF to enviable height.
“We know what is happening in our Country today. Customs is planning to go digital and we in NAGAFF, Apapa EXCOS will ensure our members comply with Customs in terms of single window, whereby we will have access to it, where our complaints would be met for easy facilitation of cargo of which the Nigerian Customs have promised before now,” he added.
He further said, “apart from that, so many people have been complaining about dropping of container in APMT, when we come on board, by God’s grace all this things will stop. Also, many have been complaining about stealing of their cargos, carrying cargos for sampling illegally, we are to make sure that all these things stop.
“Founder has also provided a platform for freight forwarders to go to school . No time is late for anyone to go to school and we leaders that are coming from 100% Compliance Team, we are in NAGAFF Academy. Most of us are graduates but we have to be enlightened on the particular trade we are involved in. They will teach you things you don’t know about the job so that you can defend the job you are doing.
“I was among those who matriculated on Friday. And I saw what was there and I am very happy. By his grace , I have already bought 5 forms for mt workers because I want them to go to school too and that is what am bringing on board for not only for NAGAFF Members but for all freight forwarders.”
On sensitisation of members against importation of hard drugs and it’s consequences, Obinali who is also an Ambassador of NDLEA said he would organise seminars in partnership with NDLEA to educate them on the effects as well as checkmate illegality in the system.
