Lilypond Export Command\u2019s Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya, has applauded Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for two years of remarkable leadership that\u2019s modernized the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), turbocharged trade facilitation and strengthened revenue collection.<\/p>\n
Home-Grown Tech Takes Center Stage
\nWhen Adeniyi inherited a foreign-built IT platform, he challenged local talent to design something better. The result is the B\u2019Odogwu application\u2014an entirely indigenous solution that has outperformed its predecessor at Port Harcourt\u2019s PTML Command and rolled out seamlessly to Tin Can, Apapa and now Lilypond Export. Odusanya says B\u2019Odogwu processes imports and exports faster, slashes errors and delivers the real-time visibility traders crave.<\/p>\n
Prioritizing Compliant Traders with AEO
\nUnder Adeniyi\u2019s leadership, the NCS rolled out the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program for importers\u2014and mirrored it on the export side\u2014to reward consistently compliant businesses with expedited clearance, reduced demurrage risk and VIP-style support. Odusanya notes this tiered system has already saved members hundreds of millions of naira and spurred non-AEO traders to up their game.<\/p>\n
Investing in People and Skills
\nModern systems demand modern skills. That\u2019s why Adeniyi has championed expanded training and capacity-building, ensuring every command has officers who not only can run the new platforms but also embrace a trade-facilitation mindset. \u201cWe now have an army of tech-savvy, service-oriented officers,\u201d Odusanya says\u2014and the proof is in faster processing times and smoother stakeholder interactions.<\/p>\n
Record-Smashing Revenue and Exports
\nFrom Port Harcourt to Lagos, commands are smashing revenue projections on imports while export volumes continue climbing. Beyond raw commodities, Nigerian entrepreneurs are shipping more finished and value-added goods abroad\u2014thanks in part to streamlined customs processes that make international markets more accessible.<\/p>\n
Tough on Smuggling, Strong on Seizures
\nAdeniyi hasn\u2019t neglected enforcement. Under his watch, seizures of contraband\u2014ranging from illicit drugs and petroleum products to counterfeit goods\u2014have surged both at seaports and northern borders. \u201cWe\u2019ve never seen this level of anti-smuggling activity in my 30-plus years in the service,\u201d Odusanya affirms.<\/p>\n
Championing Welfare, Promotions and Incentives
\nMorale is up as the CGC has revived regular promotion cycles, spot-awarded outstanding officers and introduced enhanced retirement benefits and insurance cover for families. Junior officers on fast-track development programs, staff pursuing further education and new recruits joining through last year\u2019s intake all cite Adeniyi\u2019s people-first approach.<\/p>\n
A Stellar Two-Year Grade
\nAsked to score Adeniyi\u2019s first two years, Odusanya gives him a solid 80%. \u201cHe\u2019s an all-rounder\u2014visionary, hands-on, and genuinely committed to uplifting both officers and stakeholders. The NCS has never been stronger.\u201d <\/p>\n
As Adeniyi embarks on Year 3, the foundation is set for deeper digital innovation, bolder trade-facilitation policies and sustained revenue growth\u2014cementing his legacy as one of the NCS\u2019s most transformative leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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