Iwuh Uzonna Chigoziri is the Executive Director of Golden Maritime and Shipping Agency Nigeria Limited, a clearing and forwarding and logistics company in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is also the Managing Director of Ichigo Security Services Limited, a company that provides private guards.
The young entrepreneur and security expert speaks to Sunday Oyinloye, Publisher Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable
Excerpts:
You are one of the most successful clearing and forwarding agents in the South- South, Nigeria, why did you float a private security company?
I actually studied Intelligence and Security as my first degree, then I went ahead to do my masters in National Security in an Israeli university. Being in the security sector has always been in me and part of me; therefore, I decided to float my own security company.
How are you able to run the two companies effectively?
It is not rocket science to run several companies. When you are determined to be successful you will live up to it.
What should corporate organizations look for before engaging the services of private security outfits?
They should look for a well licensed security outfits with trained personnel and good reputation.
What makes your private security company unique?
The uniqueness is in zeal to make sure you achieve what you are out there to do. My security company is there to assist and protect, we are committed to achieving our goals.
Do you think Nigeria has enough private security companies?
With the population of Nigeria I don’t think there are enough private security companies that can cover for the population.
Some Nigerians will argue that the cost of clearing goods is too high, what really is the problem and what advice do you want give the government?
Government policies affect the cost of clearing; corrupt leadership is also an issue. If the government is serious about fighting corruption and ready to lead well, then everything will fall in place
How do you want to see your security company in the coming years?
All I can see is my security company being one of the biggest in the country in the coming years, so we are going to work hard to achieve our goal.
