Tinubu rejoices with customs boss, Adeniyi, at 60

Tinubu rejoices with customs boss, Adeniyi, at 60

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to national development.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described Adeniyi’s 60th birthday, marked on January 19, as a milestone that reflects years of hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence in public service.

President Tinubu noted that since assuming leadership of the Nigerian Customs Service, Adeniyi has implemented landmark reforms that have repositioned the agency for greater efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. 

According to the President, these reforms have translated into improved community relations, increased revenue generation and enhanced trade facilitation with Nigeria’s international partners.

The President also praised the Customs boss for transforming the NCS into a globally competitive institution, an effort he said culminated in Adeniyi’s election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in June 2025.

President Tinubu commended Adeniyi for positively projecting Nigeria and Africa on the global stage through what he described as inclusive, practical and charismatic leadership at the WCO, adding that his emergence as chairman was a testament to his competence and international standing.

As Adeniyi marks his 60th birthday, the President prayed that God Almighty would grant him renewed strength, sound health and wisdom to continue serving the nation with distinction.