PRESS RELEASE: CRFFN, MACN Sign MoU to Strengthen Integrity and Professionalism in Freight Forwarding
Lagos, Nigeria – The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), represented in Nigeria by the Convention on Business Integrity (CBi), to scale integrity-driven reforms across the freight forwarding and logistics sector.
The agreement marks a significant step toward improving predictability, transparency, and professional standards within a subsector that plays a critical role in Nigeria’s trade and supply chain competitiveness.
Speaking at the signing, the parties noted that the collaboration is designed to curb unreceipted and distortionary charges, protect compliant operators from undue pressure, and restore efficiency across land, sea, and air logistics corridors.
Under the MoU, CRFFN will deploy a digital reporting platform developed by MACN to enable freight forwarders to discreetly report cases of extortion or operational interference in real time. The system will be backed by a structured case-management process with clear escalation pathways to relevant authorities, including the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), ensuring timely and accountable resolution of incidents.
The partnership also incorporates a comprehensive capacity-building programme to equip freight forwarding professionals with up-to-date compliance knowledge and strengthen their ability to navigate the supply chain with confidence and integrity.
According to CRFFN and CBi, the initiative draws on lessons from earlier integrity reforms implemented at Nigeria’s ports, which recorded substantial reductions in operational bottlenecks and unregulated demands.
According to the Registrar CEO of CRFFN, Mr. Kingsley Igwe, “The freight forwarding profession thrives where professionalism is respected, compliance is rewarded, and transparency is non-negotiable” – A position supported by Mr. Olusoji Apampa of CBi, representatives of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network who went on to assert that, “Our goal is to support a logistics environment where operators who do the right thing enjoy efficiency, protection, and competitive advantage.”
Implementation of the MoU has commenced, with joint coordinating teams being set up to oversee rollout. Engagements with freight forwarding associations, deployment of digital reporting tools, and training across CRFFN zones will follow over the coming months.
The partners emphasised that while the MoU is an important milestone, sustained collaboration and sector-wide adherence will determine the long-term success of the reforms.
For media enquiries, contact:
Mr. Emmanuel Bosah
Director of Programmes, CBi
emmanuel.bosah@integritynigeria.org
