President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, praising his decades of dedicated service and contributions to national development.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Adeniyi’s 60th birthday, marked on 19 January, as a milestone reflecting years of hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence in public service.
President Tinubu noted that since assuming leadership of the Nigeria 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 led to improved community relations, increased revenue generation and enhanced trade facilitation with Nigeria’s international partners.
The President also praised the Customs chief for transforming the NCS into a globally competitive institution, an effort he said culminated in Adeniyi’s election as Chairman of the World Customs Organisation in June 2025.
He commended Adeniyi for positively projecting Nigeria and Africa on the global stage through what he described as inclusive, practical and charismatic leadership at the organisation, adding that his emergence as chairman was a testament to his competence and international standing.
President Tinubu prayed that God Almighty would grant him renewed strength, sound health and wisdom to continue serving the nation with distinction.