- Comptroller-General of Customs, Adeniyi
The Chairman of Sifax group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has sent warm felicitations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, on his birthday.
In a goodwill message on behalf of the board, management and staff of SIFAX Group, Afolabi commended Adeniyi’s exemplary leadership and far-reaching contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and global trade standing.
He described the NCS chief as a transformational leader whose tenure has brought renewed professionalism, efficiency and credibility to the agency, according to the Group Head, Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group, Olumuyiwa Akande.
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.
“Your tenure as comptroller-general has been defined by strategic foresight, institutional discipline and an unwavering commitment to national service,” Afolabi told the CGC.
“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.”
According to him, the milestone reflects Adeniyi’s competence, integrity and global outlook, and remains 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 CGC’s stakeholder-focused approach and commitment to collaboration in building a more efficient, transparent and globally competitive customs system.
He prayed for continued good health, wisdom and strength for Adeniyi as he consolidates ongoing reforms and attains greater milestones in the service to Nigeria and the international community.
