Scholar Lauds Customs’ Contributions To Revenue Generation

Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Barr Akinola Akeugberu, has applauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its dedication to protecting the nation’s economic frontiers, facilitating legitimate trade, and contributing meaningfully to national revenue generation.

During a courtesy visit to the zonal deputy controller of customs, Wale Adewole and the officers of the Oyo and Osun Zonal Directorate Office at Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, the cleric said integrity, transparency and accountability remain indispensable pillars of effective public service.

The visit was received with warmth and professional camaraderie, reflecting a shared commitment to institutional cooperation and national development.

The engagement forms part of the Imam’s ongoing outreach to strategic government institutions to strengthen moral values, civic responsibility, and harmonious relationships between religious leadership and public agencies.

Akeugberu reiterated that Islam promotes justice, fairness, and lawful conduct in all spheres of life.

He assured the Customs leadership of the Muslim community’s continued support in encouraging compliance with lawful regulations and promoting ethical standards within society.

Responding, Adewole expressed appreciation for the visit and described it as inspiring and encouraging.

He acknowledged the crucial role of religious leaders in fostering discipline, patriotism, and moral consciousness among citizens.

He reaffirmed the Oyo and Osun Zonal Directorate’s commitment to professionalism, fairness, and efficient service delivery.

The meeting was cordial, intellectually engaging, and spiritually uplifting, reinforcing the collective aspiration for a peaceful, law-abiding, and economically progressive Oyo State and Nigeria at large.