By:Joy Enamuna

The European American University has awarded the Tin Can chapter Chairman of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Fwdr. (Chief) Emeka Paul Chiedozie a Doctor of Arts in Business Management and Corporate Leadership.

The University equally honoured his Vice Chairman Prince Ifeanyi Joseph Emoh with the Doctor of Science in International Logistics, Supply Chain and Shipping Management degree.

The event which took place at the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in Ikeja Lagos attracted emminent personalities from all works of life including from outside the country.

According to Dr. Opara who is also one of the EAU lecturers in Africa “these awardees were carefully selected through a rigorous process by a team of researchers who have been monitoring most of their philantropic contribution to the development of the society and the empowerment of young Nigerians”.

“These business gladiators have contributed so much and they are not expecting anything back from the society more than just a thank you. This is one of the ways in which we can appreciate them, we urge them to continue to do more”.

Speaking shortly after the event, the NAGAFF TinCan boss Dr. Emeka Paul Chiedozie who is also the Managing Director of Seagold Limited said that he returns all the glory back to God almighty. ” It is neither by size nor by might, God has blessed me and now it is my responsibility to continue to bless the younger generation and to empower them”

Dr. Chiedozie who is a freight forwarder of repute added that “Whatever you are doing as a person, a lot of people are watching you from a distance, so be nice and please do not make the mistake of underestimating anybody because one day you will need their help”.

In the same vein, the Vice Chairman of NAGAFF TICP, Prince Fwdr. Ifeanyi Joseph Emoh, the CEO/ MD Marijoe Global Services Limited, a registered freight forwarding company with operational headquaters in Lagos and who had also obtained a Masters Degree in Transportation, Planning & Management from the University of Lagos (Msc MTPM 2017) said “It was a dream come true and I am not taking it for granted because it was awesome, I give God all the glory for his faithfulness, Preservation and Provisions”.

Since the award, the NAGAFF chapter and general Whatsapp platforms have have been abuzz with series of congratulatry messages and phone calls.

Members and guests were treated with lots of African delicacies at a reception.