Only Those Who Don’t Have Stake in ANLCA Want to Destroy It, Says Nwabunike
NWABUNIKE
• Refers to the Biblical analogy of King Solomon in settling case of two mothers over a child
• No real owner of property would resort to arson
By Our Reporter
The National President of of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Iju Tony Nwabunike on Monday insisted that there is no leadership tussle in the association.
Nwabunike in a statement gave an indication that what is happening is that some people just want to destroy the association because they do not have strong stake in it.
He added that the “real leader and recognised group that would never want ANLCA destroyed are known”.
He referred to the Biblical analogy of King Solomon in settling the case of two mothers who were struggling for ownership of one child.
According to him, “We are daily reminded to look at the biblical analogy taken from 1 Kings chapter 3:16-28 where king Solomon used God given wisdom to adjudicate between two mother’s over a disputed child .
“All that concerned the one who was not the child’s mother was destruction for everyone to lose out by having a baby cut into two parts so each disputing mother will have half of a dead and cut child. This never went well with the true mother who would prefer to lose her son to another woman than to have him killed.
“The real ANLCA leadership and it’s known Board of Trustees who won elections would not be part of arson, wanton attack on the secretariat and pushing to get it locked up or rejoicing whenever it is sealed. With the Solomon analogy, we know those who prefers that ANLCA be cut into two equal parts like the disputed baby with each useless part held by two sides as a solution without minding if the body survives or not”.
Nwabunike said the executive of the association was “ever committed to the survival, growth and development of ANLCA and will not betray the mandate given us to lead it which expires in April 2023”.
He added in the statement, “Recall that after an attack on our secretariat on October 6, 2020 by hoodlums armed with guns, cutlasses, charms and other dangerous items, we lost over N20 million worth of property. Our members and secretariat staff on ground were beaten up and harassed by hired thugs in this incident
“While the police and our national officers are taking inventory of any loss or damage from recent attacks, without accusing anyone, some persons have started faulting our stock taking move in a panicky display. We won’t watch our dear association destroyed while we fold our hands.
“Whatever lawful means available to seek redress and get justice is what we will perpetually be committed to. A licensed customs agents is not expected to be a thug or promoter of thugs to unleash attack on the secretariat of the foremost body of professionals in customs brokerage in Nigeria.
“We are never part of “f we can’t have it, let’s destroy it mentality” . My administration has always been open to reconciliation In the interest of one united and indivisible ANLCA
“I hereby enjoin all our members across the country to continually be law abiding and report attacks or threat to attack them to the police. I also extend the olive branch again to our former members who show remorse and true repentance.
“We may review the various sanctions ranging from suspension to expulsion and grant them amnesty for readmission, if they truly change and resolve to abide by our constitution.
“This is not out of fear or cowardice and therefore should not be taken for granted because under my watch any form of indiscipline or lawless behavior will not cordoned
Our secretariat is open and functioning for our members use and operation while as leaders we keep working towards a more peaceful and orderly body.
“ANLCA as a body of professionals shall continually pursue the interest of the national economy by supporting Federal Government ease of doing business and trade facilitation agendas”
The ANLCA President also commended NECOM officers for working tirelessly for the good of the association.
He said, “the Board Members led by the Vice Chairman, Chief Ozo Chukwura, the Patrons led by Chief Henry Njoku, National VP Dr. Collins Farinto, National Secretary, National Financial Secretary and other NECOM members showed their commitment to truth, fairness and loyalty to our great association, all through.
Worthy of commendation also, is the steadfastness of our Western Zonal Chairman and Compliance Team in the face of recent impasse I must commend the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali,fdc who ordered the immediate reopening of our secretariat upon hearing all sides to the matter. The IGP’s fairness and commitment to peace in ANLCA has been very instructive right from his days as AIG Maritime It has also become imperative to rebuild confidence in our teeming members and reassure them of absolute reliability from my leadership”.
• No real owner of property would resort to arson
By Our Reporter
The National President of of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Iju Tony Nwabunike on Monday insisted that there is no leadership tussle in the association.
Nwabunike in a statement gave an indication that what is happening is that some people just want to destroy the association because they do not have strong stake in it.
He added that the “real leader and recognised group that would never want ANLCA destroyed are known”.
He referred to the Biblical analogy of King Solomon in settling the case of two mothers who were struggling for ownership of one child.
According to him, “We are daily reminded to look at the biblical analogy taken from 1 Kings chapter 3:16-28 where king Solomon used God given wisdom to adjudicate between two mother’s over a disputed child .
“All that concerned the one who was not the child’s mother was destruction for everyone to lose out by having a baby cut into two parts so each disputing mother will have half of a dead and cut child. This never went well with the true mother who would prefer to lose her son to another woman than to have him killed.
“The real ANLCA leadership and it’s known Board of Trustees who won elections would not be part of arson, wanton attack on the secretariat and pushing to get it locked up or rejoicing whenever it is sealed. With the Solomon analogy, we know those who prefers that ANLCA be cut into two equal parts like the disputed baby with each useless part held by two sides as a solution without minding if the body survives or not”.
Nwabunike said the executive of the association was “ever committed to the survival, growth and development of ANLCA and will not betray the mandate given us to lead it which expires in April 2023”.
He added in the statement, “Recall that after an attack on our secretariat on October 6, 2020 by hoodlums armed with guns, cutlasses, charms and other dangerous items, we lost over N20 million worth of property. Our members and secretariat staff on ground were beaten up and harassed by hired thugs in this incident
“While the police and our national officers are taking inventory of any loss or damage from recent attacks, without accusing anyone, some persons have started faulting our stock taking move in a panicky display. We won’t watch our dear association destroyed while we fold our hands.
“Whatever lawful means available to seek redress and get justice is what we will perpetually be committed to. A licensed customs agents is not expected to be a thug or promoter of thugs to unleash attack on the secretariat of the foremost body of professionals in customs brokerage in Nigeria.
“We are never part of “f we can’t have it, let’s destroy it mentality” . My administration has always been open to reconciliation In the interest of one united and indivisible ANLCA
“I hereby enjoin all our members across the country to continually be law abiding and report attacks or threat to attack them to the police. I also extend the olive branch again to our former members who show remorse and true repentance.
“We may review the various sanctions ranging from suspension to expulsion and grant them amnesty for readmission, if they truly change and resolve to abide by our constitution.
“This is not out of fear or cowardice and therefore should not be taken for granted because under my watch any form of indiscipline or lawless behavior will not cordoned
Our secretariat is open and functioning for our members use and operation while as leaders we keep working towards a more peaceful and orderly body.
“ANLCA as a body of professionals shall continually pursue the interest of the national economy by supporting Federal Government ease of doing business and trade facilitation agendas”
The ANLCA President also commended NECOM officers for working tirelessly for the good of the association.
He said, “the Board Members led by the Vice Chairman, Chief Ozo Chukwura, the Patrons led by Chief Henry Njoku, National VP Dr. Collins Farinto, National Secretary, National Financial Secretary and other NECOM members showed their commitment to truth, fairness and loyalty to our great association, all through.
Worthy of commendation also, is the steadfastness of our Western Zonal Chairman and Compliance Team in the face of recent impasse I must commend the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali,fdc who ordered the immediate reopening of our secretariat upon hearing all sides to the matter. The IGP’s fairness and commitment to peace in ANLCA has been very instructive right from his days as AIG Maritime It has also become imperative to rebuild confidence in our teeming members and reassure them of absolute reliability from my leadership”.
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