President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi on his birthday, lauding his leadership for driving impactful reforms and transforming the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) into a globally competitive institution.
The President highlighted Adeniyi’s election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council in June 2025, boosting Nigeria’s international standing .
Highlights:
Reform-Driven Leadership: Automation, digitisation, and capacity building improved trade facilitation, revenue collection, and border security
Global Impact: Adeniyi’s WCO role promotes African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) via Customs Partnership of African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT)
Achievements: Exceeded revenue targets, stronger trade partnerships, enhanced border security, and improved community relations
Tinubu prayed for Adeniyi’s continued strength and wisdom to serve Nigeria. The statement was issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy .
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