The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its community development drive in Lagos with the renovation of Methodist Primary School, Ibeshe, Ikorodu, and the commissioning of the Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena at the Western Marine Command.
The twin projects were inaugurated on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, underscoring the Service’s commitment to education, healthy living, and sustainable community engagement.
Commissioning the upgraded school, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, described the intervention as a reflection of the Service’s dedication to impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He applauded the Lilypond Export Command for its foresight in selecting the school for the project.
“This is the kind of impact we want to make through our CSR. It is gratifying not just to the Comptroller General and management, but also to the members of the community we serve”, Adeniyi said.
The extensive renovation covered more than 15 classroom blocks and included the installation of 15 solar-powered security lights, fully equipped computer rooms, a library, separate toilets for teachers and pupils, a clinic, a food vendor area, a multipurpose hall, and a modern playground—transforming the learning environment for pupils and staff.
Earlier, former Customs Area Controller of Lilypond Export Command, Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya (Rtd), alongside the current Controller, Comptroller Samuel Ariyibi, described education as a key driver of social transformation. They urged the school authorities to establish a maintenance unit to ensure the sustainability of the upgraded facilities.
The Headmistress, Felicia Oyatoye, expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service, noting that the renovation would significantly enhance teaching and learning conditions.
The event drew traditional rulers from the Ibeshe Kingdom, government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
In a related development, Adeniyi also commissioned the Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena at the Western Marine Command, describing the facility as a strategic investment in physical fitness, mental well-being, and community integration.
“When we provide this kind of facility, we have our stakeholders and the community in mind. Given the demanding nature of our job, we must keep fit and maintain the right balance”, he said.
He encouraged officers across commands to maximise the facility. “It is built to be used. I urge officers and men—even those from other commands—to embrace it so that we can remain physically and mentally fit,” Adeniyi added.
Customs Area Controller of the Western Marine Command, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, emphasised the importance of community partnership in sustaining the project.
“We recognise that we cannot secure our environment alone. This facility belongs to the community, and we trust it will be protected, properly utilised, and maintained”, Ntadi said.
The commissioning concluded with a guided tour of the sports arena, during which the CGC participated in sporting activities—highlighting the Service’s dual commitment to advancing education and promoting healthier lifestyles while deepening community ties.