Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi
By Mark Longyen
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on his 59th birthday, on Jan. 19.
This is contained in a statement issued by the President’s Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja.
According to Onanuga, the President commends Adeniyi for his pivotal role since taking over the mantle of leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023.
He noted that under his guidance, the agency has witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalisation and automation of its operations.
Adeniyi’s renewed commitment to professionalism, he said, has uplifted the Customs officers’ morale, and enhanced their performance to unprecedented levels.
The President further said that his leadership has enabled the NCS to surpass revenue targets substantially,
Adeniyi’s era, he said, has bolstered trade facilitation, and yielded widespread positive effects on the national economy.
“President Tinubu also applauded the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the Customs Chief.
“These strategies, he said, encompassed equipping the youth with new skills for alternative livelihood opportunities, fostering engagements with traditional institutions, and nurturing a culture of effective communication and mutual respect.
“The President also recognises Adeniyi’s other notable achievements to include the remarkable seizures of arms and ammunition and the revitalisation of the Comptroller-General’s Annual Conference, which aims to assess and enhance the agency’s operations.
“Tinubu affirms that Adeniyi’s extensive experience of over 30 years in service and adaptability to change has greatly enriched the Customs Service.
“The President offers prayers for divine wisdom, robust health, and continued strength for Comptroller-General Adeniyi as he serves the nation,” the statement said.
