Spynews, Oduntan Celebrate Legacy, Wisdom of Former ANLCA President Shittu on 76th Birthday

By Saheed Olatunji, Reporter

The Spynews media house—a leading digital news and business publication—alongside the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Vice President Prince Segun Oduntan, has congratulated former National President of the group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu on his 76th birthday, hailing him as a father, trusted confidant, and reformer who successfully repositioned the Nigerian maritime sector and customs brokerage across the country.

Prince Olayiwola Shittu, a revered veteran customs broker and prominent maritime industry leader, celebrates his 76th birthday today, Thursday, October 15, 2026.

The management of Spynews issued a heartfelt birthday message celebrating the former ANLCA boss’s major milestone.

“Today, we are honored to join the family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers of Prince Olayiwola Shittu in celebrating his 76th birthday.

“More than just a milestone of age, this is a moment to honour a man whose life exemplifies wisdom, humility, and integrity.

“As a trusted advisor and confidant, Prince Shittu has earned widespread respect through his discretion, sincerity, and maturity. He listens intently, weighs issues thoughtfully, and offers guidance without ever imposing. .While his words are carefully measured, they carry the undeniable weight of a lifetime of experience in leadership and human affairs.

“As he celebrates his 76th birthday, we honour not just the years behind him, but the lasting legacy he continues to build.

“Our dearest father, on this special day, we pray that Almighty Allah continuously showers you with vibrant health, lasting peace of mind, profound wisdom, and boundless strength. May He guard you, multiply your good deeds, and grant you many more blessed years dedicated to His Islam, humanity, and His glory.

“May the coming years and decades bring you deep fulfillment, joy, and peace. May your family always be a source of happiness, and may the good seeds you have planted in others continue to yield a beautiful harvest.”

Also, in a birthday statement issued today, Oduntan praised the former president for strengthening ANLCA’s institutional standing, promoting professionalism, and elevating the recognition of licensed customs agents within the maritime industry.

He described Shittu as one of the association’s finest leaders, who successfully raised its profile both in Nigeria and internationally.

“On behalf of my family and the entire ANLCA family, I join your friends, family members, professional associates and well-wishers in celebrating this milestone.

“I celebrate you my boss, leader, mentor and father, former President of ANLCA, Prince Olayiwola Shittu.

“Your exemplary record of service, discipline, dedication, sacrifice and honesty reflects the values that have defined your life and career.

“Your immense contributions to the growth and development of ANLCA are invaluable. Your leadership, wealth of experience and enduring impact on the association and the wider maritime industry remain a source of pride and inspiration to us all,” Oduntan said.

The ANLCA Vice President highlighted Shittu’s commitment to mentorship, noting that his guidance nurtured a new generation of maritime leaders and extended his influence far beyond his years in office. Oduntan emphasized that Shittu’s legacy lies not just in his leadership of the association, but in the professionals he inspired and his lasting contributions to customs brokerage.
While Shittu preferred a quiet birthday celebration, Oduntan noted that the milestone remains deeply significant to his family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers.

Oduntan prayed for Shittu’s continued good health, long life and strength to sustain his contributions to ANLCA, the maritime industry and humanity at large.

“I pray that Almighty Allah continues to preserve you and your family, grant you sound health and long life, and strengthen you to continue rendering selfless service to humanity,” he said.