BREAKING: World Customs Organisation Extends Adeniyi’s Tenure in Brussels

By Aminat Damilola, Assistant Editor

The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has renewed the tenure of Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi as the Chairperson of the Apex body of Customs in the world.

His tenure was officially extended at the 147th and 148th sessions of WCO for another one year in recognition of his exemplary leadership and strong commitment to global Customs Administration.

PHOTO: When Adeniyi returns to Nigeria

Upon his return from Brussels, Adeniyi was warmly received by officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at their Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. and rejoiced with him based on his landmark performance at WCO.

PHOTO: Presentation of souvenir by the management

Welcoming the Comptroller-General, members of the management team, it was gathered, congratulated him on the six-month extension of his appointment by President Bola Tinubu and presented him with a souvenir in appreciation of his exemplary leadership and contributions to the growth and transformation of the NCS.

In his remarks, Adeniyi thanked the management team for their unwavering support, describing the gesture as a reflection of the unity and shared commitment within the Service.

He disclosed that he travelled to Brussels with the plan to hand over the chairmanship of the WCO Council but was instead entrusted with another one-year mandate by members of the Council.

“I sincerely appreciate your support. I went to Brussels believing I was going to hand over, but the outcome was different. The Council renewed my tenure for another one year, and I dedicate this achievement to the entire Nigeria Customs Service,” he said.

PHOTO: Parade to welcome him

The renewed international mandate, alongside the extension of his tenure as CGC by the Federal Government reinforces confidence in his leadership and is expected to further advance the Service’s reform agenda, international partnerships, and boost trade facilitation efforts.