…Says election affirmation of change in global perception of Nigeria
The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA has congratulated the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi over his election, Saturday, in Brussels, as the Chairman of the World Customs Organisation, WCO Council.
Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada who broke the news in a release sad the election was held during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meetings held on Saturday, 28th June, 2025 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels.
According to Maiwada, the WCO Council is the highest decision-making body in global customs administration.
The oldest and leading licensed customs agents group said it was not surprised about the emergence of Adeniyi, noting that his inspiring leadership capacity, astute administration, key agenda, the reinvigoration of the modernization of customs processes and efficient implementation of government policies were clear signs that Adeniyi was taking the NCS to a higher pedestal; and invariably, himself as the Chief guardian of the new, improved customs service.
ANLCA National President, Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji who was the first to react to the election of Adeniyi said the association and its members are very proud of the CGC and wish him a successful tenure as chairperson of the global customs organization.
“What has happened shows that in the international stage, Nigeria is not always a push over, and here is another chance that portrays us a capable people and trustworthy partners.
“It also shows that all we do here is not negative, CGC Adeniyi has again made Nigeria proud. On behalf of my humble self, the leadership of ANLCA and its members, we share in the joy of this moment because, however you look at this beautiful event and development, we feel a sense of belonging, and share in the joy of our CGC occupying the chairmanship seat as partners”, Nwokeoji said.
Also speaking on the development, ANLCA Vice President, Prince Segun Oduntan said the election of the CGC into the chairmanship position of the WCO Council is a testimonial that Nigeria’s rating in customs trade and administration meets with global acceptance and respectability.
He said Adeniyi has succeeded is radically refocusing the service, with notable achievements in many fronts.
“You must agree that since he came on board, customs processes have changed for the better, especially in the area of compliance. He introduced very strong stakeholders’ engagement and customs agents and their importers have seen the need to be compliant.
“It may not be one hundred percent yet but our level of compliance is rising and making customs brokerage becoming more respectable, more professional. You can even say it is helping in the area of economic stability, so kudos to the CGC.
“As customs agents, we believe that without us, the customs service is not complete; so also the CGC. We are excited about what has happened, his election into the WCO Council is also a thing of joy for us. We are proud of him and we will continue to support his administration. I also think that under his watch, this government has seen an efficient, focused, result oriented customs service.
“Let us face the fact, no customs administration has made so much impact on the overall growth of the national economy and in the area of helping the federal government achieve set goals. We congratulate him and wish him more strength”, Oduntan said.
Photo: Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji, ANLCA National President.
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