Count Us Out of Planned Strike at Ports by Customs Agents – NAGAFF President
NAGAFF President
• Says nomenclature of licensed customs clearing agents no longer known by Customs, CRFFN laws
By Francis Ugwoke
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has said that it is not part of any planned strike being organized by a coalition of customs licence agents and freight forwarding associations.
In a press statement issued by the National President of NAGAFF, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, the association said it “wishes categorically dissociate itself and members from such plan.
According to NAGAFF reminded those planning for strike to understand that the “nomenclature of licensed customs clearing agents has been repealed by the Nigeria customs service Act 2023 and replaced with the nomenclature of customs representatives”.
The implication, the association said “is that some members of the coalition with the nomenclature of licensed customs clearing agents are not known to extant provisions of the council for the regulation of freight forwarding in Nigeria- Act 2007 and Nigeria customs service Act 2023”
Part of the statement reads:
“As the umbrella body representing the interests of all freight forwarders across Nigeria, NAGAFF remains committed to the principles of constructive engagement, lawful advocacy, and professional conduct in addressing industry concerns.
“We view the proposed shutdown as not an option but also counterproductive to the progress we collectively seek within the port industry reforms and innovations
“NAGAFF firmly believes that dialogue, communication, collaboration, and institutional engagement with relevant authorities remain the most effective tools for resolving grievances and advancing the ongoing reforms in the customs ports and border stations. We urge all stakeholders to refrain from actions that could disrupt port operations, damage Nigeria’s economic interests, and undermine the credibility of the freight forwarding profession.
“We reaffirm our dedication to promoting peace, professionalism, and progress in the maritime industry, and we call on all well-meaning practitioners to join us in upholding these values.
“Specifically the chairman of nagaff Apapa and members are hereby advised and encouraged to go about their normal businesses, the high command of nagaff is intouch with the comptroller General of Customs who as the chairman of world customs organisation WC0 is ontop of the alleged grievances and it’s resolution.
:It is our hope and firm belief that the AIG maritime and the Commissioner of police ports shall ensure peace and order of the Apapa Port for all persons who come to transact business in the Customs ports”
By Francis Ugwoke
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has said that it is not part of any planned strike being organized by a coalition of customs licence agents and freight forwarding associations.
In a press statement issued by the National President of NAGAFF, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, the association said it “wishes categorically dissociate itself and members from such plan.
According to NAGAFF reminded those planning for strike to understand that the “nomenclature of licensed customs clearing agents has been repealed by the Nigeria customs service Act 2023 and replaced with the nomenclature of customs representatives”.
The implication, the association said “is that some members of the coalition with the nomenclature of licensed customs clearing agents are not known to extant provisions of the council for the regulation of freight forwarding in Nigeria- Act 2007 and Nigeria customs service Act 2023”
Part of the statement reads:
“As the umbrella body representing the interests of all freight forwarders across Nigeria, NAGAFF remains committed to the principles of constructive engagement, lawful advocacy, and professional conduct in addressing industry concerns.
“We view the proposed shutdown as not an option but also counterproductive to the progress we collectively seek within the port industry reforms and innovations
“NAGAFF firmly believes that dialogue, communication, collaboration, and institutional engagement with relevant authorities remain the most effective tools for resolving grievances and advancing the ongoing reforms in the customs ports and border stations. We urge all stakeholders to refrain from actions that could disrupt port operations, damage Nigeria’s economic interests, and undermine the credibility of the freight forwarding profession.
“We reaffirm our dedication to promoting peace, professionalism, and progress in the maritime industry, and we call on all well-meaning practitioners to join us in upholding these values.
“Specifically the chairman of nagaff Apapa and members are hereby advised and encouraged to go about their normal businesses, the high command of nagaff is intouch with the comptroller General of Customs who as the chairman of world customs organisation WC0 is ontop of the alleged grievances and it’s resolution.
:It is our hope and firm belief that the AIG maritime and the Commissioner of police ports shall ensure peace and order of the Apapa Port for all persons who come to transact business in the Customs ports”
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