The President of the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN), Hon. Olumekun Olubunmi, has congratulated the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on its 72nd anniversary, commending the association for its contribution to trade facilitation and the growth of Nigeria’s maritime sector.
ANLCA is celebrating the milestone with a series of activities, culminating in its grand anniversary celebration on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Lagos.
The anniversary is being celebrated under the theme, “ANLCA @72: Celebrating the Legacy of Professionalism, Advancing Trade Facilitation and Shaping the Future of Customs Brokerage.”
In a goodwill message, Olubunmi described the anniversary as a significant milestone in the history of Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors.
He commended ANLCA for its longstanding contributions to customs brokerage, freight forwarding and the development of the country’s port and logistics ecosystem.
Olubunmi said the theme of the anniversary underscores the importance of professionalism, collaboration and efficient trade facilitation in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime industry.
“On behalf of the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria, I warmly congratulate the leadership and entire membership of ANLCA on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary. This milestone represents decades of professional service and meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and trade ecosystem,” he said.
The BOAN President stressed the need for stronger collaboration among customs agents, terminal operators, shipping companies, barge operators, government agencies and other stakeholders within the maritime industry.
According to him, effective cooperation among stakeholders is essential to improving cargo movement, facilitating legitimate trade and building a more efficient and integrated port and logistics system.
He also expressed BOAN’s readiness to deepen its partnership with ANLCA and other industry associations in addressing issues affecting the maritime sector.
“As stakeholders in the same maritime ecosystem, BOAN looks forward to deeper collaboration with ANLCA and other industry associations in promoting efficient cargo movement, seamless trade facilitation and a more productive maritime environment,” Olubunmi added.
He wished the leadership and members of ANLCA continued unity, progress and institutional growth as the association enters another year of its history.
Olubunmi congratulated ANLCA once again on its 72nd anniversary and commended its enduring contribution to customs brokerage, freight forwarding and Nigeria’s wider maritime industry.
