The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) continues to gain national recognition for its strides in institutional communication and public engagement. Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, who serves as the National Public Relations Officer, has been honoured among Nigeria’s top 50 PR and communications professionals on the prestigious 2025 PR Power List.
Published on Wednesday, July 16 by GLG Communications in partnership with The Guardian Newspaper, the list celebrates individuals who are reshaping narratives and driving transformative change in the field of communication—locally and globally.
AC Maiwada earned his place in the Changemakers Category, which spotlights professionals introducing pioneering communication strategies with tangible results. His leadership and dedication have elevated the visibility and credibility of the NCS, placing it at the forefront of public service excellence.
Reacting to the honour, AC Maiwada remarked:
“This recognition is deeply humbling. It speaks to the commitment of the Service to modernise public engagement, enhance transparency, and build trust through effective storytelling and timely dissemination of accurate information. While I am honoured to be listed, I believe the greater credit goes to the team I work with and the visionary leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose reforms have empowered us to think differently, act boldly, and represent the Service with dignity and professionalism.”
The PR Power List features four categories—Rising Voices, Community Impact, Changemakers, and Fourth Estate—spotlighting the broad spectrum of influence within Nigeria’s communication space. AC Maiwada’s inclusion affirms his role in steering the future of public relations through experience, innovation, and measurable impact.
This milestone not only celebrates individual achievement but signals the growing prominence of NCS as a leader in public sector communication reform.