National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the giant strides in the fight against smuggling and other illegal trades in the zone.
The Association maintained that the efforts have caught the attention of NAGAFF’s high command.
This is coming as NAGAFF and the Nigeria Customs Service have restated their commitment to a responsible partnership for an enhanced maritime sector and boost the nation’s economy.
Chief Eugene Nweke, national president, stated this when some members of the board and officers of the Association in the Eastern Zone to paida courtesy visit to David V. Dimka, area controller of the federal operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, in his office in Owerri.
Nweke observed with delight the transformation going on in the Customs, all aimed at making the maritime industry more people-friendly, facilitate international trade and enhance the revenue base of the country.
In a statement made available to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, Mr. Dipo Olayoku, media & strategy (NAGAFF), said the NAGAFF boss used the occasion to call on freight forwarders to avail themselves of the various educational opportunities available to improve their competence since according to him the Customs of tomorrow will be different from that of yesterday.
On his part, Dimka commended the relationship between NAGAFF and the Customs which he observed has been of benefit to the country.
Dimka said this relationship has been of much benefit to the activities of both the FOU and freight forwarders, thereby boosting international trade in the country.
He paid glowing tribute to NAGAFF for the association’s immense robust intellectual contributions to the maritime industry, which have helped in no small measure in efforts to push the country forward.
The Area Controller called for continued cooperation amongst all the stakeholders in the sector.