_By: B. Elums_
A pioneer member of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in the Eastern Zone and National Patron of the Association, Chief Eze-Mentus Mbonu, has congratulated CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR on his recent tenure extension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his re-election as the Chairperson of World Customs Organisation (WCO).
The Chairman of Ezems Nigeria Company Limited in his message of congratulations, equally lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose decision to extend the administrative tenure of Mr. Adeniyi as the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) in the next six months, was seen as a welcome development by maritime stakeholders, according to him.
The National Patron of ANLCA, further appreciated President Tinubu for recognizing the innovations and transformative leadership vision of CGC Adeniyi, adding that they aligned with global best practices, particularly in the activities of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Chief Mbonu In the same vein, commended the World Customs Organisation (WCO) for the re-election of CG Adeniyi to pioneer the affairs of the organisation in the next one year; pointing out that it was in recognition of his exemplary leadership prowess and commitment to global Customs administration.
Chief Mbonu, while expressing his heartfelt congratulations to CGC Adeniyi for his dual recognitions by the Nigerian President and the WCO, expressed optimism that the extension would enable him to implement the reforms, innovations and the technological driven service for trade facilitation, among others.
In his words: “On behalf of the management and staff of Ezems Nigeria Company Limited, I sent our heartfeltt congratulations to CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR for his tenure extension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and another one year re-election by WCO Council.
“Sir, your modernization initiatives are aligned with international best practices, and your effective leadership quality, has also repositioned the Nigeria Customs Service to global recognition.
“May Almighty God bless Adeniyi and his family the more, and equally give him wisdom, good health and protection, that will enable him achieve his desired objectives, for both the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO),’ Chief Mbonu prayed.
