ANLCA Inaugurates Enugu Executives

The National President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Mr. Emenike Nwokoji, has inaugurated the newly elected executive of the association, Enugu State Chapter.

The inauguration took place at the headquarters of the Enugu area command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

The executive included; Hon. Fred Chukwudi Ezinwa (Chairman) Chinedu Abugu,(Secretary General) while other positions would be announced later.

Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents ANLCA is the oldest and biggest body of clearing and forwarding practitioners in Nigeria.

Inaugurating the executive, the National President of ANLCA, Emenike Nwokoji,
urged the new leadership to give their best to move the association forward.

He appealed to members of the association to work with the new leadership to build a new ANLCA.

Nwokoji commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for the good works he is doing in the state, and appealed to him to build Export Processing plant in the area, noting that it will not only encourage production but also export.

President, ANLCA Mr. Emenike Nwokoji

In his inaugural speech, the newly inaugurated State Chairman of ANLCA, Hon. Fred Chukwudi Ezinwa, pledged to improve on the achievements of the past leadership, promising to work hard to open the area for economic activities.

“I know the challenges here are numerous ranging from low cargo to the intermittent closure of the airport, and the difficulty of having an airline. The problems in our eyes are huge but I want to announce that they are surmountable.”he said.

He lamented the ban placed on the Enugu area command of the Nigeria Customs Service from receiving imported medicament, saying that it “is a big irony in a state where the state government is constructing the  biggest medical facility in Nigeria.

Ezinwa said the ban was a big disservice to the facility and the state and called on the federal government to lift the ban.

“The ban should be lifted considering the dangers such prohibition pose to the Southeastern part of Nigeria in times  of medical  needs and emergency. Lifting it will help to see that the association problem is solved already”, he said.

He called for synergy with the customs to get templates and benchmarks for smooth and fast clearance of frequently imported goods.

“My administration shall have a great space for mutual relationships with other government agencies, though not negating the laws and act guide different government agencies. We are law-abiding citizens, we are not infallible, and on that, I plead that we are seen as part of the progress and not competitors.

Ezinwa lauded the pioneer chairman of the Enugu Chapter, Mr Chinedu Abugu, and the outgone chairman, Prince Alex Nwokeabia Ejiamatu for being instrumental to what they are celebrating today.

“Indeed, they are today’s heroes of this event! I want to assure you that this leadership shall continue to work hand-in-hand with you people, to harness your wealth of experience in achieving objectives of our great association, ANLCA and the dream of our National President who is result-oriented president. Kudos!he said.

The event was attended by big players in the industry including the Manager, Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Security Agencies, NDLEA, DSS Immigration Services, Customs and Enugu Chamber of commerce.