President Tinubu Honours CGC Adewale Adeniyi On His 59th Birthday
President Tinubu Honours CGC Adewale Adeniyi On His 59th Birthday
By Asuquo Nuwak
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Adewale Adeniyi, the 14th Comptroller-General of Customs on his 59th birthday, January 19, 2025.
The President commended Adeniyi for his pivotal role since he took over leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023. According to a press statement made available by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, 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.
The report said, his leadership has enabled the Service to surpass revenue targets substantially and bolstered trade facilitation, yielding widespread positive effects on the national economy.
According to the report, President Tinubu applauded the innovative anti-smuggling strategies initiated by the Customs Boss. These strategies included 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.
Beside this, the President recognised 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.
In the same vein, President Tinubu affirmed that Adeniyi’s extensive experience of over 30 years in service and adaptability to change has greatly enriched the Customs Service.
In addition to this, the President offered prayers for divine wisdom, robust health, and continued strength for Comptroller-General of Customs, Adeniyi as he serves the nation.
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