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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES CUSTOMS CG ADEWALE ADENIYI ON HIS 59TH BIRTHDAY
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Nicolas Adekeye / 4 days
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Adewale Adeniyi, the 14th Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on his 59th birthday, January 19, 2025. The President commends Adeniyi for his pivotal role since taking leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said the President noted that under Adeniyi’s guidance, the agency has witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalisation and automation of its operations, a renewed commitment to professionalism, and an 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,” Onanuga stated. President Tinubu applauded the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the Customs Chief, which encompass equipping the youth with new skills for alternative livelihood opportunities, fostering engagements with traditional institutions, and nurturing a culture of effective communication and mutual respect. The President recognised 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. Onanuga stated that President Tinubu affirmed Adeniyi’s extensive experience of over 30 years in service and adaptability to change has greatly enriched the Customs Service. Bayo Onanuga noted that the President offered prayers for divine wisdom, robust health, and continued strength for Comptroller-General Adeniyi as he serves the nation. Onanuga concluded that President Tinubu’s message was a testament to Adeniyi’s dedication and commitment to the Nigeria Customs Service.