Excitement as ANLCA Zonal Coordinator, Joshua Ahuama Launches Books at 65 Birthday

The atmosphere at Cathedral Church of St Paul’s Rebisi, Diocese of the Niger Delta North, Port Harcourt Rivers state was electrified and excitement filled the air as the Zonal coordinator, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents Eastern Zone, Sir Joshua Ahuama was celebrated by the Diocesan Community and the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents family for reaching the 65 years threshold.

The occasion which started at the Cathedral Church of St Paul Anglican communion Sunday, October 25, 2026;with a thanksgiving Service ended up at the Wisdom Hall of the church with the launch of two books written by Sir Joshua Ahuama.

Delivering the sermon, the Bishop of the Diocese, Right Rev. Wisdom Budu Ihunwo DSSRS, JP stated that he was not there to preach but to pray for Sir Joshua Ahuama whom he described as a true Christian, who has devoted his life for the service of God and humanity.

The clergy man then implored God to continue to guide, sustain and always be there for Sir Ahuama and the entire family, even as he added that God should keep him in good health as he advanced in age.

Bishop Ihunwo also used the opportunity to admonish other members of the church to emulate Sir Ahuama.

Also speaking, the supervisor and Canon in residence of the Cathedral Church of ST Paul,  Rebisi, Rev Canon Nyebuchi Prince Wechie described Sir Ahuama as a gentleman who has served humanity and is still serving God.

His words, “He is a Christian and a gentleman by all respect. He is an accomplished person who has served humanity and also served God."

Continuing, he averred " For him to have clocked 65, it's a milestone and worth celebrating"

"You can see how lively he is, meaning by the next 20 years, that is when he will be 85 years, he will still look healthy and strong"

"It is rare to find people with integrity and can stand firm in what they believe in but Sir Ahuama is undisputably one of them. No wonder he is the Diocesan Treasurer”

“I pray that God will raise more men like him. We actually need to celebrate him because he deserves it” Canon Wechie said.

At the unavailing of the two books, Practical Approach To Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Management and the OEM's for Marriage, A Christian - Centered Devotional Manual, the chairman of the occasion, Chief Henry Njoku, chairman/CEO Harritex Group of Companies,  praised Sir Ahuama describing him as a man God has given light. "Today is a special day that we are celebrating a man God has given light."

“Sir Ahuama rather than only feasting on the Birthday,  has given the Maritime industry and every family a thing to be proud of.

He said that the first book deals  on how goods are moved across the world while the second, gives the Biblical insight about man and woman and how they are supposed to live as husbands and wives in peace and harmony.

He therefore urged everybody to buy the books while he expressed his willingness to support such a laudable venture adding that, Sir Ahuama has chosen integrity over the love of money.

To the National President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Mr.  Emenike Nwokeoji, what Sir Ahuama did has created a new vista in the clearing and forwarding profession.

According to him, the association which hitterto was referred to as those who could not read and write their names has made a very intellectual inroad through the launch of the two books by Ahuama.

"For those  who think our association is made up of people who cannot write their names, can now know that we have people who can write books that can go places," Nwokeoji said.

He then congratulated him on behalf of  ANLCA.

Speaking to Newsmen  on the sidelines of the event , chairman ANLCA Onne Seaport chapter, Chief Ifeanyi Isikaku, Chairman Abia Freight Forwarders chief Ijere Ibiam, the Zonal Secretary ANLCA Easten Zone Dr. Chinyere Okere expressed their happiness for Sir Ahuama. To Isikaku, Ahuama was a professor in the Clearing and forwarding business and also a gentleman. Isikaku advised all their members to emulate him as according to him, his mannerism is worthy of emulation. 

To chief  Ibiam, Sir Ahuama was a near perfect person who has made integrity his watchword.

However, Dr Chinyere described Sir Ahuama as her mentor insisting that his attitude was worthy of emulation.

Sir Joshua Ahuama who was born on October 25, 1961 is the chairman/CEO of Vitalaid Nigeria Limited and currently the Zonal Coordinator Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents ANLCA, He is also a member of the Kinght of ST. Christopher of the Global Anglican Communion.

He has a Master's degree in Transport studies (Maritime option ) MBA. Project Management, Bsc Accounting and Diploma in Transport And Shipping from prestigious Universities in  Nigeria and currently pursuing his Doctorate Degree in Maritime Management Technology .

He is also a registered Freight Forwarder and chartered member of CILT.

His experience in customs brokerage, supply Chain among others has spanned over 25 years.

In his vote of thanks, he appreciated the church community for honouring him and also expressed gratitude for his professional colleagues and everyone present while urging them to buy the books as according to him, everybody has a family and for those who are into freight forwarding business the book on Practical Approach to Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Management, will be a reference material for them.

The highlight of the occasion was the unveiling and launching of the books and the cutting of the Anniversary Cake.

Present at the occasion include, Right Rev. Dr, Kingsley Ogbonda, Anglican Bishop of Uyo Diocese, Cathedral Christian Men fellowship President , Sir Ngokanya Benjamin,  members  of  ANLCA, members of the Academia, Captains of Industry among others.

By Bon Peters

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