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The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR has extended his warmest wishes to all Nigerians, urging them to imbibe the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unity as the Muslim faithfuls celebrates this year’s EID The Ag. CGC in a press release signed on his behalf by CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service enjoins all Nigerians to embrace the life of service exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). He urges them to imbibe the values of sacrifice and duty that is necessary to build the nation of our dream.   "I wish to advise that we come together, united as one, to celebrate the spirit of Eid-el-Adha by sharing the joyous moments with our loved ones and taking time to appreciate the blessings we have been granted”.     The CGC explained. While encouraging all officers and men to use this season to reflection on the sacred responsibilities which God has placed on them to serve as catalysts in Nigerian econ...

The Congress Of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) recently honored Chief Superintendent Customs Dinya Sabo of Sector 2 of the Joint Border Patrol Team, Lagos with an award of Excellence in recognition    his outstanding performance in the discharge of his duty at the Joint border patrol. The award, according to the President of CONMMEP, Alh Tunde Umar-Daniah is aimed to honor an exceptional officer whose unwavering dedication and commitment to his service have made him a true asset to both the Customs department and the nation of Nigeria. Amidst a gathering of esteemed officers and distinguished guests, Alh Tunde Umar-Daniah took the podium to announce Chief Superintendent Dinya Sabo as the recipient of the highly esteemed award. The accolade bestowed upon Sabo recognized his outstanding achievements and remarkable leadership skills as the Team Leader of Essence, a crucial unit within the Joint Border Patrol. Chief Superintendent Dinya Sabo has garnered commendat...

The newly appointed Comptroller General (CGC) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi psc (+), MFR has promised to dismantle all encumbrances and obstacles that impede trade and     prioritize efficiency in service delivery as the bedrock of trade facilitation and revenue generation. The    CGC who made this promise in his maiden address after the assumption of the mantle of leadership of the service on Monday in Abuja also revealed that his administration will foster a new culture of consultations and compliance and bridge the bridge the current human resource gap within the ranks through capacity building and career advancement for the officers.  The full text of his address reads:  1. Today, we gather here to mark the beginning of a new era in the Nigeria Customs Service. I stand before you as the newly appointed Comptroller General, humbled and honoured by the trust placed in me by our esteemed President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed T...

The NIgeria Customs Service which had been under the watch of a retired Army Colonel in the person of Col. Ahmeed Ali rtd since the past eight years of President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration has finally been    handed over back to NIgeria Customs as the Vice President of Nigeria,    Kashim Shettima    earlier today in Abuja officially decorated a Seasoned and Professional customs officer,    Bashir Adewale Adeniyi    (MFR) as the Comptroller General of Customs.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is about to witness remarkable transformations as the newly appointed Acting Comptroller-General (CG), Adewale Adeniyi takes charge, spearheading innovative projects aimed at unlocking the full potential of the service. With a strong focus on collaboration, engagement with international organizations, the pursuit of cutting-edge technologies, and consolidating on previous gains, the NCS is poised to redefine customs practices for the better. The appointment of Acting CG Adewale Adeniyi was announced on Monday, 19 June 2023, while he was attending the Policy Commission and Council meetings of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in Brussels, Belgium. Leveraging this global platform, the Acting CG, according to a statement from CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, engaged in topical discussions within the global Customs community, advocating for the exploration of AI-driven solutions, including Generative Artificia...

The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Rt. Hon Emmanuel Jime and his management team has met with the Executive Governor of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum to progress discussions on the establishment of an Inland Dry Port in the state. The meeting which took place at the governor’s office, Maiduguri, the Bornu state capital was held on Saturday the 24th of June, 2023. According to press release by the Deputy Director, NSC, R akiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, top management team who accompanied the Executive Secretary to the meeting are; Alh. Isa Audu, Deputy Director, Transport Infrastructure Support, Mrs. Ify Okolue, Director, Inland Transport Services. Others includes, Alh. Mustapha Zubairu, Deputy Director, Public Private Partnership, Mrs Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, Deputy Director, Public Relations Unit, and Mr. Nanbol Nanle, Special Adviser to Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’Council.

The Group Features Editor, ThisDay Newspaper, Chiemelie Ezeobi has been awarded the Peak Performing Woman of The Year Award 2023 for her Exemplary leadership.  The Peak Performing Woman Of The Year is a special annual edition which features 100 remarkable women in Africa across multiple industries, multiple generations and multiple countries on the African continent. Chiemelie Ezeobi is a prominent figure in the field of journalism, currently serving as the Group Features Editor for THISDAY NEWSPAPERS, a renowned daily newspaper in Nigeria that holds a significant national presence. Reacting, Ezeobi who was awarded in this year's event, said she is honored to have been honoured with the prestigious awards amidst thousands of female journalist in the continent.  In her words, “ I am honored and thrilled to receive the prestigious Peak Performing Woman of the Year 2023 Award. This recognition serves as a testament to the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and perseverance...

The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners- CONMMEP has congratulated the new Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a congratulatory message signed by the President    of the Association, Alh. Tunde Umar-Daniah and made available to the media, the association applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reassigning Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) administration to a career Customs Officer and thorough bred Professional, expressing confidence in the administrative ingenuity of the new CGC to reposition the organization for top notch performance in every of its department . Extolling his virtues, the CONMMEP President described the new CG as a seasoned Professional with vast    administrative and organizational experience spanning three decades, in his words, " the new CGC is a friend of the Media, an excellent Officer who made his marks in the organization's Public Relations department, he se...

The Customs Area Controller of Seme Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has called for a more seamless and harmonious relationship between Customs officers and the host communities along the borders areas. He stated this during a stakeholders meeting with community leaders and various interest groups operating within the Seme-Badagry command on Tuesday. Speaking at the meeting, the CAC described Seme-Krake axis as the most peaceful border regions he has served as a Customs officer as he was yet to receive any information about a clash between the community and his officers since his assumption of duty at the command, He thanked the community leaders for collaborating with Customs in trying to reduce smuggling within the area to the barest minimum. He however, warned that the command will no    longer tolerate street trading and hawking within border corridor which, according to him disparages the international transit route. In his remarks, the Badagry West Local Government Chairm...

The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Bashir Wale Adeniyi MFR on his recent appointment as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by the federal government. In a congratulatory message signed by President Chief Timothy Okorocha and Secretary Mr Felix Kumuyi, the League expresses its belief that Adeniyi is a deserving candidate for this position, considering his wealth of experience in the Service. With over 30 years of customs administration expertise, encompassing strategic and operational responsibilities, Adeniyi has been thoroughly prepared for the challenges of his new role, according to the League. The League also highlighted Adeniyi’s profound understanding of the intricate nature of international trade, emphasizing his status as a core professional in the field. The Editors offer their advice to the new CG, urging him to uphold professionalism within the Service and to rectify any shortcomings that may a...

A joint security operation carried out by the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Thursday, launched a full-scale manhunt for a notorious criminal gang in Kogi State, led by one Kabir Bala.   Addressing newsmen at the Kogi State Police Command headquarters in Lokoja yesterday, the State Commissioner of Police, C P Akeem Yusuf, narrated how Bala, popularly known as Okwo and his gang opened fire on a joint security team at about 4:30am on Thursday upon sighting the operatives.  While disclosing how the security team engaged the hoodlums, he stated that Kabir Bala was neutralised in the process, while other members of his gang escaped with varying degrees of injuries. According to the security agencies, the operation was carried out following the decisions reached at the State Security meeting on the upsurge of criminal activities in the state.  The police boss also stated the Kogi ...