ZAINAB JUNAID
In a historic move, the National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, made a landmark donation on Friday, presenting a brand-new 18-seater bus worth over ₦40 million to the association.
The unveiling of the gift, which took place at the NAGAFF headquarters in Lagos, was marked by pomp and heartfelt celebration as members, executives, and well-wishers gathered to witness the official handover of the association’s first-ever official vehicle in its 25 year history.
While commissioning the vehicle, the Founder of NAGAFF, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, expressed immense gratitude to Chief Ezisi, praising the gesture as both historic and symbolic.
He described the donation as a milestone that would forever be remembered in the annals of the association.
“This is not just a bus; it is a symbol of leadership, selflessness, and commitment to collective progress,” Dr. Aniebonam said. “Chief Ezisi has demonstrated that leadership is about service. He has become an instrument of support and transformation. May God continue to bless and protect him.”
Encouraging other affluent members of the association to emulate the philanthropic spirit of Chief Ezisi, Dr. Aniebonam described the NAGAFF President as “a gift to the association.”
Also speaking, the Deputy National President, Seaports, Chief Afam Chukwuma, applauded the remarkable effort of the National President, describing Chief Ezisi, fondly called Akuyienwataegwu — as a rare gem. “What Akuyie has done today is no small feat,” Chukwuma said. “Ordinarily, such an achievement would require looking up to government agencies or sourcing funds through several channels. But he did this effortlessly. He made it look easy when it truly is not. May God continue to bless him abundantly,” he stated.
The gift is not only significant due to its value but also marks an historic event to NAGAFF family, as the association’s headquarters is officially receiving a vehicle from either an individual or a government entity first time ever.
The gesture is expected to greatly impact the mobility and operational capacity of the association.
Members of the association, who could not hide their joy, including Princess Chi Eze, the Vice President Seaports Western Zone, showered praises and prayers on the National President for his benevolence, expressing optimism that his leadership would continue to usher in greater milestones for the association.
