Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has felicitated the 14th Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday celebration, which he marked on January 19, 2025.
In a statement, the ATT convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, commended Adeniyi for his active role since taking leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023.
“Arewa Think Tank believes that under the leadership of CG Adeniyi, the agency witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalisation and automation of its operations.
“The customs boss displayed a renewed commitment to professionalism, uplifting the morale of officers and men and enhancing high performance.
“We noted with satisfaction that his leadership has enabled the NCS to surpass revenue targets substantially, improving trade facilitation and yielding widespread positive effects on the national economy.
“We want to use this opportunity to applaud the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the Customs Chief.
“These 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.
“We also recognise 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.
“We have been monitoring his impressive performance at the agency. His extensive experience of over 30 years in service and ability to accept change have greatly enriched the Customs Service.
“As you mark your birthday, we wish to offer prayers for greater wisdom, robust health, and continued strength to enable you to serve the nation with greater vigour in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
