The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been awarded the prestigious Golden World Award (GWA) for Crisis Communication by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). The award, recognising NCS\u2019s outstanding public relations efforts, was presented during a grand ceremony on October 18, 2024, at the Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia.<\/p>\n
Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi received the award on behalf of the NCS from IPRA President Nata\u0161a Pavlovi\u0107 Bujas. The recognition came from the \u201c100 Days of Impactful PR at Customs Service\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General highlighted the campaign’s impact, noting how it addressed critical challenges during his first 100 days in office. \u201cThe campaign was about crisis communication,\u201d said Adeniyi. \u201cThe entry submitted during this period was recognised as the best, from the perspective of addressing the campaign’s challenges, its impact, and the positive outcomes we have seen\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n
The NCS campaign, which triumphed in the Crisis Management category, showcased its ability to effectively navigate the operational difficulties at the time. The initiative fostered more vital collaboration with critical stakeholders, enhanced border security measures, and drove significant improvements in revenue generation.<\/p>\n
Philip Sheppard, Secretary-General of IPRA, praised Adeniyi\u2019s leadership, describing it as a critical factor in the campaign\u2019s success. \u201cWithin just 100 days in office, the campaign led by Wale Adeniyi not only strengthened stakeholder collaboration and significantly improved border security but also resulted in a notable boost in revenue generation,\u201d Sheppard said. \u201cMoreover, it instilled a renewed sense of optimism and hope for the future within the organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Golden World Awards, established in 1990, celebrate excellence in public relations across a broad range of categories. The recognition of NCS\u2019s campaign underscores the Service\u2019s commitment to aligning its activities with international standards of communication and governance. By leveraging strategic public relations, the NCS has fostered greater awareness and compliance with customs reforms while reinforcing its role in promoting national security and economic development.<\/p>\n
As the NCS looks ahead, 2024 has been declared the \u201cYear of Stakeholders.\u201d Comptroller-General Adeniyi reaffirmed the Service\u2019s dedication to maintaining open communication channels with its partners. \u201cOur focus remains on strengthening our relationship with both traditional and new stakeholders through continued strategic communication efforts,\u201d he stated, emphasising the importance of listening to and addressing the concerns of those engaged with the Nigeria Customs Service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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