Coalition hails Custom’s CG tenure extension

Coalition of Civil Society Networks under the Good Governance and Accountability Watchdogs has stated that the extension of the tenure of Custom’s Commander General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, will strengthen Nigeria’s port operations and curb economic sabotage. A statement by the coalition’s Coordinator, Abdullahi Ibrahim, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the move. “We are confident […]

Coalition of Civil Society Networks under the Good Governance and Accountability Watchdogs has stated that the extension of the tenure of Custom’s Commander General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, will strengthen Nigeria’s port operations and curb economic sabotage.

A statement by the coalition’s Coordinator, Abdullahi Ibrahim, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the move.

“We are confident that port operations and service delivery within the Nigerian Customs Service will significantly improve, ultimately boosting investor confidence, curbing economic sabotage, and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global trade ecosystem.

“This singular decision by Mr. President is a clear demonstration of his unwavering commitment to sustaining the ongoing reforms within the Nigerian Customs Service reforms that have significantly contributed to the growth of our national revenue and the strengthening of institutional capacity.
He said under the leadership of Adeniyi, the Nigerian Customs Service has witnessed unprecedented progress in customs modernization, revenue generation, border security, and anti-smuggling operations.

“His tenure has been marked by professionalism, innovation, and strategic reforms aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and blocking leakages in port operations.
“We therefore pass a vote of confidence on CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and his intellectual team of professionals and gallant officers, whose dedication and integrity have repositioned the Customs Service as a central player in our economic development.

“With this extension, we are confident that port operations and service delivery within the Nigerian Customs Service will significantly improve, ultimately boosting investor confidence, curbing economic sabotage, and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global trade ecosystem.

“We equally use this opportunity to call on all men and women of the Nigerian Customs Service to remain steadfast, professional, and committed to excellence as the Service continues on its upward trajectory.”

The coalition expressed its full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing and retaining excellence, and for his continued drive toward a more prosperous, accountable, and reformed Nigeria.