NAGAFF President Charges Maritime Stakeholders To Recommit to Shared Vision and Goals

The National President of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi has charged all strategic partners of the association to recommit to NAGAFF's shared vision and goals going into the year 2025 in a bid to further collectively and continually work towards driving growth, innovation, and success in the maritime industry.

Ezisi made the call in his new year message which he personally signed and made available to newsmen.

The message reads; "As we bid farewell to the year 2024 and welcome a new chapter in 2025, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and commitment to NAGAFF.

"The past year has been filled with challenges, but together, we have achieved great things and made significant strides in the area of our members' welfare. I am proud of the progress we've made and excited about the opportunities that lies ahead, indeed God has been faithful.

"We appreciate the support of strategic partners like The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) , Shipping Lines and TERMINALy Operators,, Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), the media among others

"May this new year bring us renewed energy, fresh perspectives, and boundless opportunities" the NAGAFF President prayed.

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