The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF).
He restated this when he received a delegation from NAGAFF on Tuesday, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, led by the association’s National President, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi.
CGC Adeniyi expressed enthusiasm about the visit and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the partnership between NCS and NAGAFF. “These are all possibilities, and we will be willing to work with you,” he said.
The Customs boss praised NAGAFF for its resilience and dedication to exploring areas of mutual interest. He identified potential opportunities for collaboration and emphasised the importance of their ongoing engagements in fostering effective partnerships.
CGC Adeniyi provided the delegation with an update on the NCS transformative initiatives to enhance trade facilitation, border security and technology integration. He highlighted several projects currently being pursued to improve operational efficiency.
The CGC also confirmed his intention to attend the upcoming Silver Jubilee Anniversary of NAGAFF in recognition of its significant role as a key stakeholder in customs operations and policy implementation.
Earlier, NAGAFF National President, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, congratulated CGC Adeniyi and his team for their contributions to national economic growth and security. He said: “Your remarkable achievements since assuming office cannot be overstated.”
Speaking on the upcoming silver Jubilee Anniversary, Ezisi highlighted the longstanding partnership of NAGAFF with the NCS, which has spanned 25 years. He said the visit was also to formally invite CGC Adeniyi to attend the event.
He further assured the CGC of the active participation of NAGAFF in the forthcoming CGC Conference, including unveiling the association’s newly acquired N500 million Secretariat.
On the NAGAFF delegation were Chief Afam Chukwuma, Deputy National President (Seaport) and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Silver Jubilee; Igwe Kingsley, National Secretary; Princess Chi Eze, National Vice President (Western Port); and Melody Obehi, National Treasurer, among others.
