The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has been praised as a prime candidate for ministerial appointment by Dr. Oluwasegun Alade Musa, Chairman and Chief Consultant of Global Transport Policy (GTP).
Adeniyi’s recent election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council and the extension of his tenure by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have solidified his reputation as a visionary leader.
A Leader of International Standing:
Dr. Musa highlighted Adeniyi’s exceptional leadership qualities, vast knowledge, and unwavering passion for customs administration.
He emphasized that Adeniyi’s elevation to the WCO Council is a testament to his competence and commitment to reform.
A Track Record of Excellence:
Adeniyi’s career trajectory is marked by remarkable achievements, including:
Dynamic Leadership: He has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, leading the NCS with humility and integrity.
Expertise in Customs Operations: Adeniyi has a deep understanding of customs operations, driving modernization efforts and reforms within the NCS.
Global Recognition: His election as WCO Chairperson is a global endorsement of his leadership and vision.
A Well-Deserved Tenure Extension:
Dr. Musa praised President Tinubu’s decision to extend Adeniyi’s tenure, stressing that it is necessary to ensure the successful completion of the NCS modernization program.
He warned that handing over the initiative to someone with a different vision could derail progress.
Dr. Musa concluded that Adeniyi is a ministerial material who would view the extension as a renewed challenge to deliver even greater results.
With his determination and strategic leadership, Adeniyi is poised to take the NCS to new heights and make a lasting impact on Nigeria’s economic development.
