Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has cited President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as a proof of the confidence reposed in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi.
The monarch described Adeniyi’s leadership of the Nigeria Customs and impact on community development as a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.
The Ooni stated this during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by the Comptroller-General at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State.
The event attracted traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Customs officers, community stakeholders, family members, friends, and associates.
Oba Ogunwusi said Tinubu’s public expression of satisfaction with Adeniyi’s performance was a testament of his confidence in his leadership acumen and the impressive results being achieved by the Service.
“We are very proud of him and the work he is doing. When Mr President publicly expressed satisfaction with his performance, it was not a casual statement. It reflects trust in his capacity and the results he is delivering. What he is doing in the Customs Service and in the community shows that he is a unifier,” the monarch said.
Reaffirming the support of the Ife Kingdom for the Comptroller-General, the monarch added:
“He brings people together, and that is what leadership is about. We will continue to stand by him and pray for him.”
Adeniyi expressed appreciation to the Ooni, Ife community leaders, family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers for their continued support.
He described Eid-el-Kabir as a season that reminds humanity of the virtues of sacrifice, gratitude, obedience, and service to others.
According to him, beyond the celebration, the gathering provides an opportunity to reconnect with people, strengthen relationships, and reflect on the collective responsibility of building stronger communities and a better nation.
The CGC noted that the NCS had continued to record significant progress in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, technological innovation, and corporate social responsibility initiatives in line with the economic objectives of the Federal Government.
He said the Service remained focused on supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu through reforms aimed at facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing national security, improving compliance, and creating opportunities for economic growth.
CGC Adeniyi added that Customs had continued to invest in community-focused interventions across the country, including educational support programmes, healthcare initiatives, and other projects designed to improve the lives of Nigerians.
He pledged that the Service would continue to pursue reforms aimed at strengthening its operations and delivering greater value to the nation.
He also assured stakeholders of Customs’ commitment to professionalism, transparency, and service excellence.
Adeniyi also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country and assured Nigerians of the Service’s continued support for government policies geared towards economic prosperity and national development.
