Reforms Consolidation
…Tinubu extend Adeniyi’s tenure .
The Presidency has announced a one-year extension of the tenure of Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, beyond its original end date of August 31, 2025.
The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration, including:
• The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service;
• The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and
• The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.
President Tinubu recognises Mr. Adeniyi’s steadfast leadership and commitment to service.
The President believes that this extension will enhance the Nigeria Customs Service’s ability to fulfill its core responsibilities of facilitating trade, generating revenue, and securing the nation’s borders.
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