Anthony Iju Nwabunike

HON. IJU TONY NWABUNIKE is an astute, sterling and passionate professional who has brought these qualities to bear in the Freight and Forwarding. Political, Social and Oil sectors.

He is versatile in the business of Freight and Forwarding with over twenty-seven years of progressive experience in the industry, serving alongside three presidents as the Secretary General of ANLCA (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents) from 1999 – 2004. He ensured regular monitoring and implementation of necessary corrective measures in the operations of the maritime industry. He improved the tenets of professionalism in Freight and Forwarding activities at the Nation’s Port.

He is a graduate of Business Administration and Management from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu State. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the Prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State and has bagged various Certificates in the Oil and Gas, Logistics, and Maritime sectors.

He has a diversified skill set covering administrative support, client relations, human resource and project management and as a C.E.O., he is a hands on executive officer known for strategic and focused approach, with extensive accolades for limiting risk, creating lean teams and establishing creative strategies for optimizing internal operations, financial returns and external customer service and output. With his wealth of experience in the maritime industry, he was able to improve on the operational standard for CUSTOMS ASYCUDA PROJECTS.

He is multi faceted, efficient and reliable. With his excellent communication skills, he was elected into the office of the Board Chairmanship of Council for the Regulations of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) which was established by Act16 of 2007.

He won the best clearing agent of the year 1999 (MARAN). He was awarded the Most Enterprising Shipping Agent in 2002 due to his discipline, diligence dedication and contribution to the maritime sector.

He is presently a Member, Board of Trustee (BOT), (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA). PROFESSIONAL COURSES • Maritime Diploma in National Institute of Shipping “Fellow” “F.INS” • Chartered Freight forwarder- Council for the regulation of freight forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) • Executive Member – Academy for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP • President –Total Eradication of Sharp Practices in Nigeria Ports (T.E.S.P.I.N.P- NGO) • Pioneer Chairman of the board (Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN) • Secretary General: 1999 – 2004 Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA Head Quarters) Apapa. • Chapter Chairman -1996-1999 (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA) • Secretary: 1999 Constitutions Review Committee, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) MARITIME APPOINTMENTS • Member of Presidential Committee on Ports ASYCUDA PROJECTS • Member of World Cargo Alliance • Member of FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association) • Member, Board of Trustee (BOT), (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA) COMPETENCIES •