NAGAFF Congratulates Customs CG On His Election As Chairman, World Customs Organisation

The National Association Of Government Approved Freight Forwarders' has congratulated the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR on his recent election as the Chairman of World Customs Organisation (WCO) describing it as a significant victory for Nigeria and Africa at large.

According to a statement signed on behalf of the founder of NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, the Board of Trustee and the entire members of the Association by the National President, High Chief Tochukwu Emmanuel Ezisi, the association expressed with great pride on the unprecedented milestone assuring the CGC of NAGAFF full and unwavering support at the global arena.

The statement reads; I write, with great pride and on behalf of the Founder and the entire members of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), to express our sincere and heartfelt congratulations to you on your election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO).

This unprecedented milestone is a testament to your impeccable track record of service, foresight and the remarkable transformation you have ushered into the Nigeria Customs Service.

Your tenure as CGC has demonstrated a clear commitment to transparency, innovation, and valued cooperation that resonate with the mission of the WCO. The global stage is set and we are confident that you will bring the same excellence and purposeful leadership to the world arena.

As National President and onbehalf of the NAGAFF family , I hereby affirm our full and unwavering support for your administration at the global arena. We stand firmly beside you in your quest to reshape and reenergize customs operations globally. Be assured of our continued collaboration and advocacy as strategic partners.

May your tenure bring forth groundbreaking reforms, deepen global customs integration, and cement Nigeria’s place in international trade diplomacy. Once more, accept our warmest congratulations as Nigerians beams with pride.

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