President Bola Tinubu and Customs CGC, Adewale Adeniyi
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Dr Adewale Adeniyi, for his good leadership, dedication to service and milestone achievements that have repositioned the organization since he (Adeniyi) assumed office.
The President gave the commendations in a congratulatory message to the NCS boss on the occasion of his 60th birthday in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
He lauded Adeniyi’s efforts to graduate the NCS into a globally competitive, and relevant institution, which resulted in his remarkable recognition and election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in June, 2025.
The president also commended 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.
He also noted 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.
Tinubu also affirmed 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 had resulted in commendable changes in trade facilitation and revenue collections.
He acknowledged the visionary leadership of the Customs boss that had 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,” the statement said.
