NAGAFF Inaugurates Silver Jubilee, N500m Permanent Secretariat Committee

... Event to hold November 16 - Committee chairman 

By Ewrhujakpor Godfrey Bivbere 

Harboursandport.com: Lagos - September 13, 2024: The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF Thursday inaugurated a committee for the planning of it's silver jubilee as well as acquisition N500 million permanent secretariat.

The inauguration which took place at the association's head office in Apapa Lagos, was presided over by it's president, Chief Tochukwu Esizi, who charged committee to ensure that the event is not only successful but that it should be a means to achieving the permanent secretariat for NAGAFF after 25 years existence.

According to Ezisi, "When NAGAFF was founded by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, 25 years ago, it began as a bold initiative to revolutionize the freight forwarding industry in Nigeria. 

"Today, as we look back, we see not just an organization, but a thriving community that has consistently upheld its values of integrity, professionalism, and excellence.

 

"The Silver Jubilee Planning Committee will play a crucial role in ensuring that this milestone is marked with the grandeur and significance it deserves. 

"Your task is not just to organize an event but to craft an experience that reflects NAGAFF values by embarking on a transformative journey with the acquisition of a new Secretariat. 

"A 500 million Naira investment that will secure a future where NAGAFF can continue to thrive, innovate, and lead. 

"Our new Secretariat will serve as a hub for our operations, a symbol of our progress, and a place where we will continue to build on our legacy of excellence.

"Your responsibilities will include identifying the right location, negotiating terms, and ensuring that our new Secretariat meets the highest standards of functionality and excellence," he noted.

In his response after the inauguration, chairman of the committee, Afam Chukwuman, who also doubles as NAGAFF's Deputy President (Seaports), described the task as a daunting task but noted that it's not insurmountable.

He further disclosed that after 25 years "it is time for NAGAFF to be independent of any landlord. The president believes the it's doable that is why he set up the committee."

He disclosed that the committee have already secured a venue at Ikoyi for the event and have picked November 16, 2024 for the event.