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Tinubu felicitates customs CG Adewale Adeniyi at 59

The president applauded the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the customs chief.

• January 18, 2025
Adewale Adeniyi Comptroller General of Customs
Adewale Adeniyi Comptroller General of Customs

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, on his 59th birthday on January 19.

Mr Tinubu commended Mr Adeniyi for his efforts since taking the leadership of the service in June2023, a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed on Saturday.

He said, “Under his guidance, the agency has witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalisation and automation of its operations, a renewed commitment to professionalism, and uplift in officers’ morale, enhancing high performance. His leadership has enabled the NCS to surpass revenue targets substantially and bolstered trade facilitation, yielding widespread positive effects on the national economy.’’

According to the statement, the president applauded the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the customs chief.

He said the strategies equipped the youth with new skills for alternative livelihood opportunities, fostering engagements with traditional institutions.

The statement stated, “The President recognises the Comptroller-General’s other notable achievements, including the remarkable seizures of arms and ammunition and the revitalisation of the comptroller-general’s annual conference, which aims to assess and enhance the agency’s operations. President Tinubu affirms that Adeniyi’s extensive experience of over 30 years in service and adaptability to change has greatly enriched the customs service. The President offers prayers for divine wisdom, robust health, and continued strength for Comptroller-General Adeniyi as he serves the nation.” 

(NAN)

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