AIG Zone – 2, Mohammed Ari Ali to visit NAGAFF headquarters

AIG Zone-2, Mohammed Ari Ali to visit NAGAFF headquarters

The news reaching our online platform now reveals that the AIG Zone 2 – Mohammed Ari Ali, has concluded plans to visit NAGAFF headquarters in Lagos, as part of his efforts to establish a working synergy and strategic policing responsibility within his operational domain.

The Founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr Boniface Aniebonam, made this known through a press statement released on NAGAFF platform today.

His words : “Renewed hope is the mantra of the present administration;  and Nigeria police is not left out in ensuring due compliance to economic empowerment and enhanced security architecture of Nigeria through collaboration and responsible partnership with critical stakeholders,  as well as the society at large.

“Under the present circumstances, the AIG is willing to visit the headquarters of the umbrella body of freight forwarders in Nigeria, to discuss on the best way going forward in their relationship with freight PRACTITIONERS outside the ports and borders of Southwest region.”

Dr Aniebonam pointed out :
“It is fact and on record that the seaports of Zone A – Western Zone are under the control and supervision of AIG maritime, with a commissioner of Police.

“However, the Command structure and territorial boundaries change as soon as the cargo is exited out of Customs control of the ports and borders.”

He stressed :  “His visit shall definitely help to resolve the avoidable harassment, intimidation, extortion and unnecessary arrest of cargo and freight forwarding PRACTITIONERS in the course of their statutory duty.

“The AIG also shall be addressed on the unlawful duty of unauthorised tax collectors along the City Highways of Lagos on cargo.

“NAGAFF members and indeed all the freight forwarders and maritime media PRACTITIONERS are being alerted, as we conclude and take a date for his visitation next week, the month of October 2023”.