The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller-General (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR has been officially installed as the Vice Chair of the Body of Advisers of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW), holding in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The NPRW, a flagship initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), commenced on May 19 and will run through May 23, 2025.
CGC Adeniyi’s appointment as Vice Chair of the NRMG advisory body marks a significant milestone, reinforcing the service’s leadership in the public relations ecosystem.
The CGC, who has consistently championed transparency, stakeholder engagement, and institutional trust, expressed confidence in the NRMG’s vision.
He joined other distinguished personalities, including John Momoh, Chairman of Channels Television, who was installed as Chair of the NRMG Body of Advisers.
Together, the advisory body is expected to guide the NRMG in its mission to project a coherent, credible, and consistent image of Nigeria across domestic and international fronts.
Adding to the Service’s presence at the high-level gathering, the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, who delivered a paper titled “Advances in Government, Policy and Regulatory Communication, presentation underscored the importance of strategic communication, a multi-channel approach, and intentionality in public sector messaging while showcasing how the Nigeria Customs Service is using modern communication tools to foster transparency and trust.
As the 2025 NPRW continues in Uyo, the Nigeria Customs Service’s active engagement has once again positioned the agency as a thought leader in institutional communication, national branding, and policy advancement.
The edition has convened public relations professionals, policymakers, and key stakeholders to interrogate the intersection between communication and national development.
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, declared the event open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, reaffirming the government’s commitment to repositioning strategic communication as a tool for nation-building and investment attraction.
