WCO Council Chairmanship: LOME Congratulates Adeniyi, Urge Him To Excel

BY FUNMI ALUKO

The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) has joined other well wishers in congratulating the  Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR,  on his recent election as the Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO).

In a congratulatory letter to the customs boss signed by the President and Secretary General of League, Mrs Remi Itie and Mr Felix Kumuyi, respectively, the group described the election as record breaking being the first time Nigeria is chairing the council.

The League statement signed by Francis Ugwoke, Public Relations Officer, attributed such ascension to global prominence as World Customs Organisation (WCO)   to  Adeniyi’s   ‘astute leadership’ over the past two years  as CGC.

According to the group, the Customs Service under Adeniyi has done  very well in revenue collection, surpassing budgetary targets.

“For us, this feat was as a result of your astute leadership dexterity over the last two years of your reign as CG of NCS, which have brought about increase revenue collection and surpassing budgetary targets, improved stakeholders relations, modernised operations and digitalised processes for effectiveness, as well as your robust contribution to the growth of the global customs administration, all of which have attracted both national and global commendations” , the League said in its letter.

Meanwhile, the League has urged Adeniyi to go a step further in bringing his expertise to bear at the 73 year old highest decision making body in global customs administration.

“We believe that you have the experience, the wherewithal and sagacity to excel and positively impact the council. We therefore urge you to ensure you meet and surpass expectations at the council to keep the nation’s flag flying high”, the League said.

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu  and many other individuals and organizations had earlier  congratulated the Customs boss since his election on Saturday.

Adeniyi made history as the first Nigerian to head the 73-year-old organisation, which has 186 member countries and is the highest decision-making body in global customs administration.