We Won’t Succumb To Distraction – Nwabunike Insists

National President , Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA),Mr. Tony Nwabunike has maintained that the association under his watch won’t succumb to distractions, intimidated and moves to discourage him by trouble shooters who call themselves elders of the association.

Recall that the association under the current leadership has been engulfed with ligations and counter accusations   over issues bothering on Board of Trustees tussle.

But Nwabunike who disclosed this while inaugurating the newly appointed interim executives of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport Wing Chapter of the association in Lagos on Tuesday, stated that in the next few weeks all ANLCA chapters would hold their elections,saying  the board also will come on stream .

 

Nwabunike told the executives that ANLCA seems to have crisis because promotion is rapid, capable and competent members are being given leadership positions to the chargrin of detractors.

He reminded the new executives of the task ahead of them and urged them to take their duties and functions seriously.

“ANLCA is growing very fast and we won’t be distracted by crisis. Don’t allow anyone to intimidate you, if you have any constitutional issues call us, it’s not your problem.

“You have been appointed for a period of 90 days and if you discharge your duties creditably, you would be entitled for elections for a three years tenure.”

Speaking, National Vice President of the association, Dr Kayode Farinto adviced the new executives on how to manage themselves without having rancour.

He said via a parable that a good house boy doesn’t want the house to crumble, insisting that result should be the ultimate in their new assignment.

The NECOM scribe, Alhaji Abdulazeez Mukaila didn’t mince words in reminding the appointees of their duty, urging the to always refer to ANLCA’s constitution anytime there’s an issue.

According to him, court cases cannot offer solutions anymore, adding that there are more ways of achieving solutions in time of crisis.” Always consult the constitution, he advises.

The new MM International Airport Wing Chapter chairman, Dr. Olisaemeka Ugwunze unbehalf of the executives expressed gratitude to the President and NECOM for giving them the opportunity to serve as they pledged their loyalty and support to NECOM.

Part of his action plan would be to rally round his chapter by motivating them in getting the job done.

“My colleagues would be encouraged to work assiduously for the interest of our Association, realising that without them I alone won’t do much. The first step is to plan and support our plans with actions which would ultimately produce result.”

Names of the Seven member excos are Chairman…Dr. Olisaemeka Ugwunze, vice chairman Muruf Erin, Tayo Ogundare, secretary, Kayode Joseph member, Nwachukwu Chukwuemeka member, Christopher Oloko member, Ruth Ikeme Chukwukezirim treasurer.

Last week, two chapters were also inaugurated in Abuja and Kano, a development that puts ANLCA on the path of growth and expansion.