BIRTHDAY WISHES: Legend To Legend , Comrade Adeyanju Heartfelt Message To Shittu At 75

Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Vice President Global, International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju felicitates the former  President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, (Prince) Olayiwola Shittu at the age of 75.

Prince Shittu, would be recalled started his early career with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), where he served with humility, without blemish before his exit.

Shittu , came into ANCLA as its pioneer President, transformed, and made the association a beauty to behold in the Nigerian Maritime space of the country.

According to the former President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), “Shittu is such a respected Maritimer, especially in the Clearing and Forwarding terrain, where he carved a niche for himself, subordinates and contemporaries, bringing so much innovation, transformation and aesthetics to that branch of the maritime practice.

“It’s also noteworthy to recognize that his sterling and unique leadership during his tenure did witness the zenith of the association as one of the leading Cleaning Agencies in Nigeria. So, it cannot be detected when I describe my brother, friend, and fellow Maritimer, Prince Shittu as a Reformer, Transformer, Innovator and one of the pioneer of that terrain, whose idealist philosophy brought so much aesthetics into that clearing profession in the country.

” I celebrate him as President-Emeritus, who is simply known as “Prince Shittu”. Shittu’s indelible achievement in ANCLA, cannot be overemphasized; and by affiliating the Association with some bodies abroad won him so much accolades and that became one of his major international breakthroughs for ANCLA.

“Shittu, a committed and indefatigable worker is a goodly Philanthropist, whose humanitarian services had earned him many merit awards in the country and beyond; therefore, Shittu is not just a leader but a symbol of grace, strength, integrity and stability of purpose, which he selflessly brought into the maritime industry; a landmark that will endure his legacy with the taste of time.

“I dare say again that the “Oyo Prince” is an icon of the Maritime Community, he has spread his tentacles of practice globally, as such has also accorded him international recognition.

“Once again, I say congratulations to you on your glorious birthday, praying that the Almighty God will continue to grant you peace, joy, good health enmeshed in prosperity and longevity as your soul prospers in communion with your wonderful family.” Adeyanju expressed.