By ZAKAA LAZARUS
President Bola Tinubu felicitates Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 6oth birthday.
The President congratulates the Comptroller-General on the milestone, heralded by dedicated service to the nation, with landmark reforms since he assumed leadership that have repositioned the organization.
President Tinubu notes the efforts of Dr Adeniyi to graduate the NCS into a globally competitive, and relevant institution, resulting in the remarkable recognition and election of the Comptroller-General as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in June, 2025.
The President commends the Comptroller-General for projecting Nigeria and Africa on the global stage by providing inclusive, practical and charismatic leadership at the WCO and rallying of Customs Administrations and critical stakeholders for implementation of the AFCTA through C-PACT platform.
President Tinubu notes the integration of the Authorized Economic Operator Programme in Nigeria, supported by the WCO, to improve cargo clearance times at ports, improve revenue performance and strengthen partnership with traders, and the adoption of WCO SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade.
The President affirms that the internal reforms, evidenced by streamlining of operations through automation and digitization, upskilling and training of officers, high level diplomacy and adoption of global best practices have resulted in commendable changes in trade facilitation and revenue collections.
President Tinubu acknowledges the visionary leadership of the Customs boss that has resulted in better community relations, steady surpassing of revenue targets, enhanced trade partnership with countries and multilateral institutions, and improved security around the borders.
As the Customs boss turns 60, the President prays that the Almighty God will grant him more strength, good health and wisdom to keep serving the nation.
