By Olamilekan Adisa
Retired Comptroller James Folorunsho Ojo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the extension of the tenure of Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR. He described the move as a well-deserved recognition of Adeniyi’s exceptional leadership and transformative impact on the Service.
Ojo praised CGC Adeniyi for his outstanding contributions to revenue growth and institutional development within the NCS, noting that his tenure has been marked by strategic reforms and global recognition.
“This extension is a welcome development. CGC Adeniyi is a quintessential career officer who has distinguished himself both nationally and internationally in Customs administration,” Ojo stated.
He highlighted Adeniyi’s recent election to a key position within the World Customs Organization (WCO) as further evidence of his leadership excellence and global standing.
Ojo expressed confidence that the extension will allow Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms, complete critical modernization projects, and advance Nigeria’s commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
“I believe this decision will enable CGC Adeniyi to fully implement initiatives such as the National Single Window Project and drive the modernization of the Nigeria Customs Service,” he added.
Calling on officers and personnel of the NCS to rally behind the CGC, Ojo emphasized the importance of unity and loyalty in achieving the Service’s strategic goals.
“Congratulations to my humble CGC of national and global repute. I urge all officers and men of the Service to continue supporting him with unwavering loyalty,” he concluded.