By: Newscount
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honored with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award for his commendable leadership and contributions to national development.The graceful award ceremony, held in Lagos on March 1, 2025, was attended by many dignitaries such Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Senator Ali Ndume, Former Governor of Kano State and National Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, captains of industries, Traditional Rulers, Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘A’, ACG Charles Orbih, and Area Controllers in zone A.In his acceptance speech, Adeniyi expressed his gratitude and dedication to enhancing service delivery in key areas such as trade facilitation, revenue generation, and national security. He reiterated that this recognition will spur him.
He announced plans to launch corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives within the next two weeks, focusing on community development in areas where customs officers serve, which i will include education, healthcare, and clean water supply, and will be anchored on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Mr President’s eight priority areas.Adeniyi dedicated the award to all officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, acknowledging their hard work and commitment to making a positive impact in the country. Dignitaries at the event congratulated recipients of the awards, highlighting the importance of leadership and commitment in nation-building.
