President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, on his 59th birthday on January 19, 2025.
Tinubu conveyed his felicitations through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday.
The President also commended Adeniyi for his pivotal role since taking leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023, noting that under his guidance, the agency has witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalization and automation of its operations, a renewed commitment to professionalism, and an uplift in officers’ morale, enhancing high performance.
Tinubu said Adeniyi’s leadership has enabled the NCS to surpass revenue targets substantially and bolstered trade facilitation, yielding widespread positive effects on the national economy.
He applauded the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the Customs Chief saying the strategies 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 also recognised the Comptroller-General’s other notable achievements, including the remarkable seizures of arms and ammunition and the revitalization of the Comptroller-General’s Annual Conference, which aims to assess and enhance the agency’s operations.
He affirmed that “Adeniyi’s extensive experience of over 30 years in service and adaptability to change has greatly enriched the Customs Service.
The President offered prayers for divine wisdom, robust health, and continued strength for Comptroller-General Adeniyi as he serves the nation.
