Customs controller’s election as WCO chairperson, proud moment for Nigeria – AMJON

…Praises President Tinubu for support

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has congratulated the Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his election as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), praising his exceptional leadership and visionary approach to customs administration.

Affirming that his election demonstrates the country’s growing influence in global affairs which is nothing short of proud moment for Nigeria and the maritime community.

Kelvin Kagbare, AMJON President

In a release signed by Kelvin Kagbare, President of AMJON, stated that the CG Adeniyi’s election is a testament to his two years of exceptional, purposeful, impactful and dedicated leadership to the Nigeria Customs Service.

The release partly stated, “Indeed, your election accentuates your outstanding achievements and visionary leadership as a career Customs officer who rose through the ranks, spent greater part of your career as the image maker of NCS.

AMJON while reeling Adeniyi’s outstanding achievements within his short time in office to include: achievement of astronomical revenue generation, improved staff welfare, and strengthening the country’s border security.

“As the foremost maritime journalists association in Nigeria, AMJON is proud to felicitate with you at this auspicious moment, as well as express our appreciation of your efforts in upscaling the image of the Nigeria Customs Service through your regular stakeholders engagement, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects across Nigeria.

Adeniyi with his predecessor at Belgium

“By your election as the Chairperson of this 73 years old world apex Customs policy-making body, your expertise and experience will undoubtedly benefit the global Customs community, the Nigeria Customs and the Nigerian economy.

“We sincerely thank the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for believing in you.

“We extend our gratitude to the Secretary-General and WCO leaders for unanimously accepting to take this right decision of electing CGC Adeniyi.

CDC Adeniyi and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala at Belgium

The release conclusively stated, “We look forward to witnessing the positive impact of your leadership on the global Customs community as you positioned Nigeria as a model for Customs modernisation across the African continent.”