Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, was congratulated by President Bola Tinubu on his 59th birthday on January 19, 2025.
On Saturday, Tinubu sent his congratulations in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.
The announcement reads, “President Tinubu celebrates the 59th birthday of Customs CG Adewale Adeniyi.”
Part of it read, “The President commends Adeniyi for his pivotal role since taking leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023.
“Under his guidance, the agency has witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalisation and automation of its operations, a renewed commitment to professionalism, and an uplift in officers’ morale, enhancing high performance.”
“Under his guidance, the agency has witnessed significant progress through the steady digitalisation and automation of its operations, a renewed commitment to professionalism, and an uplift in officers’ morale, enhancing high performance.”
According to Tinubu, Adeniyi’s leadership has improved trade facilitation and allowed the NCS to significantly exceed revenue targets, both of which have had a favorable impact on the national economy.
“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,” he said, praising the creative anti-smuggling tactics started by the Customs Chief.
The Comptroller-General’s outstanding accomplishments, such as the impressive confiscations of firearms and ammunition and the revitalization of the Comptroller-General’s Annual Conference, which attempts to evaluate and improve the agency’s operations, were also acknowledged by the President.
He confirmed that “Adeniyi’s extensive experience of over 30 years in service and adaptability to change has greatly enriched the Customs Service.”
The President prayed for Comptroller-General Adeniyi’s ongoing vigor, good health, and divine wisdom as he serves the country.