Maritime Agencies
ANLCA NECOM: No Non- Licensed Company Owner Can Be Acting NECOM Member.
By Izuchukwu Ozoemena
As current efforts are in top gear to resolve the lingering crisis in the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), four chieftains appointed by the alleged self- acclaimed registered BOT Chairman, Alhaji Taiwo Mustapha, cannot fly as it has been revealed that their licenses are not registered as required by the Association Constitution.
They are Pius Ujubuonu, Adeyinka Jamiu Ishola, Waheed Badmus and Francis Ozemede Itua who Taiwo Mustapha appointed Acting National President, Vice President, Financial Secretary and National Publicity Secretary respectively.
In a release made available to Falcon Watch Online, the ANLCA National Secretary, Alhaji Babatunde Mukaila maintains that as long as the gentlemen are non-licensed members of ANLCA, their appointment on acting capacity by anybody stands disclaimed and cannot stand as it runs counter to the prescriptions of the Constitution of the Association.
As Mukaila stated during a recent exclusive interview reported in the press release, the four persons Taiwo Mustapha appointed on acting capacity have no licenses. Mustapha who claims to be a leader in ANLCA, he argued, should have known the Association’s Constitution if he did not do what he did to simply cause confusion.
“The Constitution of ANLCA, Section 4 under membership stipulates that membership of the Association shall be limited to corporate bodies incorporated under the CAMA 1990 as amended 2020. So, all our AGMs are expected to be governed by general members, those companies who are corporate members of ANLCA. It is just the company owners that should come forward and participate in the AGM. Representatives of these companies ought to be Directors who must have had at least 10% of shareholding of those companies at least five years running and whose membership status must be as well five years with ANLCA.
On any other requirements for members desirous to attend an AGM, he referred to Section 4 of the Constitution on membership.
“For that purpose, a member shall make application in writing to the ANLCA Headquarters through his Chapter within his area of operation via Executive or Committee set-up shall recommend the applicant to the NECOM. The applicant is then deemed a fit and proper person to be admitted as a member.”
He said payment of an annual dues of N10,000 and possession of a valid license as well as being up-to-date in financial commitment qualify a member to attend an AGM. Therefore, he wondered, it is difficult to decipher whatever else the aggrieved faction is asking for because as an ANLCA member, attending an AGM is automatic as a company director with valid license and dues paid up-to-date. For anybody raising an eyebrow, he stated, it is either he does not have a license or is not financially up-to-date.
As the National Secretary and custodian of ANLCA’s data and documents, he told non-licensed members of the aggrieved faction appointed acting members of the NECOM that in a crisis situation all over the world, the first casualty is truth. ANLCA is not exempted.
“There have been a lot of falsehood and fake news. To put it straight, I believe ANLCA members who have served at the highest level should know better and be conversant with the Constitution.”
He recalled when Mustapha broke into the National Secretariat to say he had appointed an interim NECOM.
“The ANLCA Constitution is very clear under Section 4 that membership shall be limited to corporate companies notwithstanding Subsection 1. Under Section 2, it went further to say that no company or firm should be registered as member if Section 4 , Subsection 2a does not do business in shipping and freight forwarding and if not licensed by the Nigeria Customs. He described as mischief or lack of knowledge as factors that prompted Taiwo Mustapha to violate ANLCA Constitution by appointing people who do not have corporate licenses from Customs to positions at the national level.
Referring to 24th August, 2022, when Taiwo Mustapha made what he called the grievous mistake that caused the present confusion everybody is suffering from, Pius Ujubuonu was appointed Acting National President or Interim President.
“I want to let you know that in 2012 when the data protocol of ANLCA was being perfected as it was then, I was the ASECO Chairman. Pius Ujubuonu came to
me to present a license of a corporate company called MIRACLE VENTURES LTD. That license as at the year the data was being processed in 2013 did not exist. Pius Ujubuonu, with ID Card No WZ5100000083, the company did not exist!. So, in the last ten years, Pius Ujubuonu did not have a license.
On the list of Tincan Island ANLCA corporate members, he also explained, there is a company called DEJIDE INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD.
“The company had a gentleman called Jide as director and principal officer who employed one Adeyinka Jamiu Ishola, staff ID Card No WZ2300000285. Four years ago, Mr Jide passed away and the license has remained moribund since then. This is the same person Taiwo Mustapha appointed Acting National President of ANLCA.”
“He did not stop at that! Just to cause more confusion in ANLCA, he went further to appoint another person the Acting National Financial Secretary. The gentleman is a clerk in a company called OMO-BOY INTERNATIONAL, a company whose Director is one late Alabi. Taiwo Mustapha appointed Gbadamosi Waheed Badmus as Acting Financial Secretary of ANLCA. That makes them three.
He said that another imposter was Francis Ozemede Itua who was appointed Acting Publicity Secretary of ANLCA.
“Francis Itua is just a clerk with SEVEN 86 IMPEX & ALLIED LTD, a company that has all directors as Indians. So, for Francis Itua to be issuing statements, calling himself the Acting NPS of ANLCA is not only dangerous but criminal, full of mischief. He has to be disclaimed so that the general public will know”.
On the AGM being planned, the National Secretary said it was necessary to bend backwards and move forward because ANLCA needs breath.
“All registered corporate members of ANLCA should come forward and register for the AGM. It is the right of corporate members of ANLCA,” Alhaji Mukaila pointed out.
By Izuchukwu Ozoemena
Captain Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director, Operations and Technical at the Tantita Security Services Ltd, will deliver the keynote speech at the 10th Annual Maritime Students and Youth Conference (AMSAY) billed for June 10, 2026. Venue is the Conference Hall of the Mission To Seafarers, 29 Marine Road, Apapa GRA, Lagos.
As stated in a release, Enisuoh will speak on the lead paper entitled, “The Youth and the Future of Nigerian Maritime Sector: Understanding How Nations Develop Their Maritime Industry.”
Organised by Platforms Communications annually, the arrowhead, Sylvanus Obasi, says the AMSAY Conference has over the past decade evolved into a critical platform for youth advocacy, mentorship and stakeholders’-students engagement to discuss and proffer solutions to contemporary issues affecting the future of Nigeria’s maritime sector, having consistently driven conversations around industry reforms, capacity growth, innovation and sustainable development.
With over two decades of global experience spanning maritime operations, aviation, and national security, Captain Enisuoh is widely regarded as a leading authority in maritime safety, shipping development, and infrastructure protection in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
He holds a Master Mariner Class 1 Unlimited Foreign Going License, an Aircraft Pilot’s License, and a Diploma in Aviation. His academic journey includes training at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron; Arab Maritime Transport Academy, Egypt; Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania; Tasmanian Aviation College; and the Swiss Air Training Centre in Zurich.
Over the years, he has held strategic roles across continents, including eight years with Pacific International Lines in Singapore and six years with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). He also served as a lecturer, instructor, course developer, and examiner at the Australian Maritime College.
In Nigeria, he contributed significantly to sectoral development during his tenure at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), where he served as Director of Maritime Safety and Director of Shipping Development.
Capt Warredi”s Keynote Speech will also feature a high-level panel discussion moderated by Captain Dr. Fola Ojutalayo, Marine Surveyor and Senior Lecturer at the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology.
Panelists are drawn from diverse segments of the maritime industry, including regulators, shipowners, local content experts, technical professionals, legal practitioners, operators, and the academia as representatives from NIMASA, Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA), Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, are expected to discuss the lead paper .
By Izuchukwu Ozoemena
The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command has called for deeper collaboration with maritime journalists as part of efforts to strengthen security within Nigeria’s port environment and support the growth of the nation’s maritime economy.
Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, made the call on Tuesday while receiving the newly elected executives of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos.
The visit, led by MARAN President, Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde, provided an opportunity for both parties to reaffirm their commitment to promoting safety, security, and operational efficiency across Nigeria’s maritime domain.
Speaking during the engagement, Onigbinde commended the Command for its efforts in safeguarding the nation’s ports and other critical maritime assets, noting that security remains a key pillar for sustainable trade and economic development.
He pledged MARAN’s continued support through responsible journalism, accurate reporting, and constructive engagement with stakeholders in the maritime sector.
According to him, the media has a crucial role to play in creating public awareness, promoting transparency, and highlighting issues that impact the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports.
In her remarks, CP Agbaminoja congratulated the newly elected MARAN leadership and acknowledged the association’s longstanding contribution to the dissemination of credible information on developments within the maritime industry.
She emphasized that stronger cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the media would enhance public trust, improve security consciousness, and contribute to national economic growth.
The Commissioner noted that effective communication and timely information sharing are essential in addressing security challenges within the port ecosystem, stressing that the media remains a strategic partner in achieving those objectives.
She further assured the association of the Command’s readiness to maintain open channels of communication and foster productive partnerships aimed at advancing port security, maritime safety, and trade facilitation.
Nigeria’s ports serve as critical gateways for international trade and revenue generation, making security within the maritime sector a matter of national economic importance. Stakeholders have consistently advocated greater collaboration among security agencies, regulators, operators, and the media to strengthen surveillance, curb criminal activities, and improve operational efficiency.
The meeting concluded with both the Ports Authority Police Command and MARAN reaffirming their commitment to sustained engagement and cooperation in support of a safer and more efficient maritime industry.
By Izuchukwu Ozoemena
Nigeria’s pioneer maritime journalists’ body, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) will inaugurate her brand new Executive Council on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.
The high-profile event which is planned to bring together key stakeholders from the maritime, shipping, logistics, security, and media sectors will also feature discussions on strengthening ethical standards in maritime journalism.
The theme of the inauguration is “Upholding Ethical Journalism for Maritime Development.”
The Chairman of the occasion is Emmanuel Maiguwa Gankino, President, Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), while the keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Bolaji Abimbola, a leading public relations and event management expert.
Special Guests of Honour expected at the event include the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola; the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho; the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah Ukeyima; and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. Also expected are chief executives of maritime agencies, captains of industry, leaders of maritime associations, terminal operators, shipping companies, freight forwarders, and other critical stakeholders across the maritime value chain.
Speaking ahead of the inauguration, MARAN President, Comrade. Oluyinka Onigbinde, described the event as a defining moment in the association’s journey towards deepening professionalism, credibility, and responsible maritime reportage.
The new executive council, he stated, will focus on repositioning MARAN as a stronger voice within the maritime sector through capacity building, constructive engagement, and adherence to ethical journalism standards.
He noted that the theme of the event underscores the indispensable role of the media in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable development within Nigeria’s maritime industry.
“The maritime industry is central to Nigeria’s economic growth, and ethical journalism remains a vital instrument for ensuring that developments within the sector are accurately reported and constructively engaged,” he added.
Onigbinde further called on government agencies, industry operators, and media practitioners to continue supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime journalism and advancing the nation’s blue economy aspirations.
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