The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has solicited the intervention of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Maritime Police Command, Lagos, Olofu Rhoda, in reducing the rate of human interference at cargo clearing points.
The association made the plea during a visit to the office of the AIG by the National executives, led by the President, Emenike Nwokeji and his deputy, Segun Oduntan.
The group appealed to the AIG to help stop the interference of unauthorised persons and the reduction of cargo dwell time to facilitate trade. The association appreciated the Maritime Police Command’s efforts in the ease of doing business and for the seamless working relationship enjoyed so far, while further soliciting more collaboration to avoid going through the harrowing process of cargo clearance.
Responding, the AIG appreciated the seamless relationship between ANLCA and the maritime police command since her assumption of office. She said the interface with Police being a major stakeholder in the security architecture of the maritime domain, is required for sustainable economic growth and viability.
Rhoda said bearing in mind the unwholesome attitude and activities of some operators at the ports, she will not fold her hands and allow the economy to crumble under her watch.
The AIG, while stating that she operates an open-door policy, implored the executive members of the association to always bring to her notice any perceived infractions or anything untoward to remedy such without delay.
The AIG advised the executive members to educate their members to shun all forms of illegalities as well as wrong or under declaration of consignments.
She vowed to intensify efforts at sensitising officers and men of the command through capacity building for efficient performance.
