The Founder of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, Mr Lucky Amiwero, has said that Nigerian licensed custom agents can practice globally.
Amiwero said that some of his members trained in Nigeria were practising in places such as Canada, among others.
“They were trained and certified here. None of those talking about FIATA can train anyone. They don’t even understand what the procedure is all about. FIATA is for transporters and we are not transporters. We are under the ministry of finance and not transport.” Corroborating Amiwero, a former chairman of Ports & Terminal Multipurpose Limited chapter of NCMDLCA, Abayomi Duyile, said custom brokerage is more lucrative abroad.
“Many Nigerians are into freight forwarding business in Europe now. Nigerians are involved in most cargo that come into the country from Europe because it is a very lucrative business over there in Europe and US. They enjoy very good patronage. In the USA, there is a precondition, where you have to do certain training before you practice. Unlike in Nigeria where you can just practice.”
Meanwhile, the acting National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Kayode Farinto, said it is easier to practice in developed climes such as Europe than in African countries because of indigenisation.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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