ANLCA at 72: Adeyanju hails association’s enduring role in clearing industry

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade (Prince) Dr Adewale Adeyanju, has congratulated the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on its 72nd anniversary, commending its enduring contributions to Nigeria’s clearing and forwarding industry.

Adeyanju, a former President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and current President of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), identified with ANLCA members as the association marked another milestone in its history.

In a congratulatory message, the labour leader described ANLCA as a pioneering body in Nigeria’s clearing industry, noting that the association had navigated several challenges over the decades while maintaining its relevance in the maritime sector.

He commended the association’s members for their contributions to customs clearing and related services, particularly within the maritime industry, where he said ANLCA and the Maritime Workers’ Union had maintained a longstanding relationship.

Adeyanju noted that the relationship between both organisations had largely been characterised by cooperation and partnership in advancing the interests of the maritime industry.

Adeyanju

The former MWUN leader also acknowledged the contributions of past ANLCA presidents, including Alhaji (Dr) Shittu Olayiwola and Alhaji Sanni Kamba, as well as the current President, Sir Emenike Kingsley Nwokeji.

He commended the current leadership for its efforts in steering the affairs of the association and sustaining its relevance within the clearing and forwarding sector.

According to Adeyanju, the Nigerian clearing and forwarding industry would continue to recognise ANLCA’s role in promoting professionalism, orderliness and the development of the sector it pioneered.

He said the association had demonstrated resilience by navigating what he described as the “rough waters” of the industry and emerging as a recognised name in Nigeria’s clearing and forwarding space.

Adeyanju further congratulated ANLCA members on the anniversary and expressed optimism that the association would continue to make contributions to the maritime industry in the years ahead.

Sir Emenike Kingsley Nwokeji, ANLCA President

He wished the association and its members greater accomplishments as they celebrate 72 years of service and participation in Nigeria’s maritime and trade facilitation ecosystem.