In recognition of his operational excellence, the Leadership Group has presented to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award at its 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja.
The Group stated that Adeniyi was selected after a process that assessed over ten top-performing government officials.
According to the media organisation, the award was given for Adeniyi’s “transformative leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), ushering in a new era of transparency, operational efficiency, and improved revenue generation that has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s economic stability”.
Adeniyi, accompanied by his wife, Kikelomo Adeniyi, and senior NCS officers, expressed his appreciation for the award and pledged to enhance trade facilitation, revenue generation, and the prevention of smuggling.
While accepting the award, Adeniyi credited the NCS personnel, stating that the recognition would motivate further reform and innovation within the service.
“This award is not just about me; it reflects the collective commitment to transparency, efficiency, and national development”, he said.
He reiterated his commitment to modernisation, trade facilitation, and revenue enhancement, emphasising leadership with integrity and accountability. Also highlighted by him was the importance of border management for national security.
The CGC was recognised alongside Aliko Dangote, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, state governors, including Umo Eno (Akwa-Ibom State), Umar Namadi (Jigawa State), Bala Mohamed (Bauchi State), and Abba Yusuf (Kano State), senators, and private sector representatives.