The Founder of, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr Boniface on Monday read the riot act to association members: Anyone not satisfied with the way the body operates, may go and join other freight forwarding associations.
Aniebonam made the remark, stressing the existence of other associations, registered with the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) while speaking at the inauguration of the 6th National President of NAGAFF, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi and the new National Executive Committee (NEC).
Aniebonam frowned on the fact that two past chieftains of the association who might be currently working against the 6-6-1-1-1 sharing arrangements for elective positions in CRFFN once benefitted from the arrangement in the past.
He was particularly miffed that while they held the fort for NAGAFF in the Council, one did so for two years and never briefed the association on the happenings in the CRFFN; while the second leader who similarly benefited, was equally but unexpectedly, kicking against it.
He charged the current NAGAFF National President, Ezisi on impactful policies, stressing the need for total commitment and unwavering dedication to the pursuit of freight forwarding excellence.
He also explained that Ezisi’s emergence as president of NAGAFF was never planned by him.
According to him, he was to help in cutting his birthday cake when he heard people hailing him as the incoming president.
He said he turned to the Chairman, Board of Trustees and other chieftains of the association to listen to what members were echoing.
Aniebonam said it was then, that the decision on Ezisi became manifest, adding that he couldn’t stand against it, more so, as Ezisi has what it takes to head the association, particularly in the areas of Good Vision, Patriotic Zeal and observable Commitment, to team-playing spirit.
The Founder, for the umpteenth time preached compliance to the rules of clearing goods, and warned members not to hide under any association to do anything that is against the law.
Aniebonam said the association will be much ready to help members who have not cut corners but have issues with any of the government agencies.
“If you want the president to assist you, assist him by complying, be on the side of the law”, he averred.
In his inauguration speech, Ezisi made it known that events leading to his emerging the National President was neither his making nor that of any mortal, attributing it to divine arrangement.
He expressed his sincere gratitude to the founder of the association, Dr. Aniebonam, for seeing the vision and latching on it 22 years ago.
The new president maintained that the only way to continue to forge ahead and stay focused on the task ahead is to stick together as one family irrespective of age, tribe and background.
“Let us see each other not as adversaries but as neighbours. Let us treat each other with dignity and respect. Let us join forces, stop the shouting and lower the temperature. For without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury with no progress,” he enthused.
Ezisi said he has never been associated with failure and assured that he will do the assignment he has just been given successfully.
Earlier in his welcome address, the chairman, board of trustees of NAGAFF, Mr. Chidiebere Enelamah charged the new executive to lay emphasis on acquiring a new structure, visitation to all NAGAFF chapters, strict adherence to the rules of engagement, constructive engagement of all government agencies, ensuring members are updated knowledge-wise, while meticulously working on the welfare of all members.
