Afolabi Celebrates Customs CG on His Birthday
Afolabi Celebrates Customs CG on His Birthday
By Jerry Aguigbo
Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has extended
warm birthday felicitations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs
Service (NCS), Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, commending his exemplary
leadership and far-reaching contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and
global trade standing.
In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of
SIFAX Group, Afolabi described Adeniyi as a transformational leader whose
tenure has brought renewed professionalism, efficiency and credibility to the
Nigeria Customs Service.
According to him, Adeniyi’s leadership has been instrumental in driving
significant reforms across Customs operations, leading to sustained revenue
growth, improved trade facilitation, enhanced border security and accelerated
digital transformation within the Service.
His words:“Your tenure as Comptroller-General has been defined by strategic foresight,
institutional discipline and an unwavering commitment to national service,
” Dr.
Afolabi stated. “These achievements have not only strengthened Nigeria’s trade
ecosystem but have also positively impacted the ease of doing business for
stakeholders across the maritime, aviation and logistics sectors.”
He noted that the milestone reflects Adeniyi’s competence, integrity and global
outlook, adding that it is a source of pride for Nigeria and inspiration for public
service leadership across Africa.
As the Chairman of a leading pan-African conglomerate with interests in
maritime, aviation, logistics, oil and gas and hospitality, Afolabi affirmed that
SIFAX Group deeply appreciates the Comptroller-General’s stakeholder-focused
approach and his commitment to collaboration in building a more efficient,
transparent and globally competitive customs system.
He concluded by praying for continued good health, wisdom and
strength for Adeniyi as he consolidates ongoing reforms and attains greater
milestones in service to Nigeria and the international community.
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