In furtherance to his effort and strategic move to foster stronger collaboration and promote industrial harmony within the port environment, the customs area controller (CAC) of the Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, PhD, is scheduled to visit the headquarters of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The visit, which is part of the Nigeria Customs Service’s broader efforts under the leadership of Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team, is aimed at strengthening partnerships with critical stakeholders in the maritime and freight forwarding sector.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary General of NAGAFF, Fwdr. Godfrey Emeka Nwosu, said the event is expected to create a platform for dialogue between Customs leadership at the premier port and members of NAGAFF, particularly young freight forwarders, national executive officers, board members, and media representatives.
It is on record that the ongoing Customs modernization programme is targeted towards ensuring that customs ports and borders are made to be more friendly, competitive, efficient, competitive and revenue oriented.
It also expected to stem down smuggling activities, facilitate trade, promote e-commerce integration, and enhance ease of doing business in line with global best practices.
Comptroller Olomu’s visit is also seen as a continuation of efforts by strategic officers of the Service to translate the CGC’s reform agenda into tangible action at the command level.
The NAGAFF general secretary advised that all invited stakeholders are to be seated by 12 noon for the interactive session, which is expected to address concerns within the ports and discuss ways to foster cooperation and enhanced trade facilitation.
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