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Port Harcourt — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, describing his tenure as one defined by far-reaching reforms and sustained institutional transformation.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated Adeniyi on his birthday, noting that it marks decades of service and reform-driven leadership that has repositioned the Customs Service.
According to the statement, President Tinubu said the NCS has continued its transition into a globally competitive Customs administration under Adeniyi’s leadership, a development he said was reinforced by the Comptroller-General’s election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization, WCO, Council in June 2025.
“The President notes the remarkable reforms that have repositioned the Nigeria Customs Service and elevated Nigeria’s standing within the global Customs community,” the statement said.
Tinubu also praised Adeniyi for projecting Nigeria and Africa on the global stage through what he described as inclusive and practical leadership at the WCO, including efforts to mobilise Customs administrations towards the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, through the Customs Partnership of African Cooperation in Trade, C-PACT, platform.
The President further noted that internal reforms within the NCS, particularly in automation, digitization, capacity building and international engagement, have translated into measurable gains.
“The ongoing transformation within the Service reflects purposeful leadership and a deliberate drive to position Nigeria Customs as a model institution in Africa and beyond,” Tinubu said.
He added that the reforms have contributed to improved trade facilitation, revenue collection and border security, while also strengthening partnerships with countries and multilateral institutions.
“These achievements underscore the value of reform-oriented leadership in strengthening national economic resilience and safeguarding our borders,” the statement added.
President Tinubu concluded by praying for continued strength, wisdom and good health for the Comptroller-General as he continues to serve the nation.
