The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and pledged to continue supporting sister government agencies in fulfilling their mandates.
Comptroller-General of Customs ,Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance 25th September, 2025, when he received the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, and his delegation at Customs Headquarters in Abuja.
Addressing the visitors, Adeniyi underscored the importance of collaboration among institutions, describing the Commission’s visit as a reaffirmation of long-standing ties. He noted that inter-agency cooperation was crucial not only for effective governance but also for strengthening bonds of trust.
He pointed to Customs’ CSR initiatives as proof of the Service’s commitment to communities, recalling that earlier in the year, the Service adopted a secondary school in Wuse, Abuja. The project, which reached more than 2,000 students, provided learning tools and equipment, while ongoing capital works for 2025–2026 include the remodelling of the school’s assembly hall and installation of solar lighting facilities. Adeniyi explained that the Wuse initiative held special significance because many Customs officers began their careers in the community.
“Our professional history is not complete without reference to Wuse,” he told the delegation, stressing that the Service remained determined to give back to the communities that shaped it.
Responding to the Commission’s request for operational vehicles, Adeniyi acknowledged the need and assured that it had been taken into consideration. While noting that not all demands could be met immediately, he pledged that Customs would remain committed to assisting sister agencies whenever possible.
In his remarks, Professor Olaopa commended the Customs Service for what he described as groundbreaking reforms in revenue generation and organisational modernisation. He said Customs had become “a model for other agencies” and praised Adeniyi’s leadership for driving innovations that had received recognition from the Presidency.
Olaopa explained that the Commission had recently launched a strategic plan and looked forward to deeper collaboration with Customs, particularly in the areas of CSR and infrastructure support. He emphasised that the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional ties while exploring opportunities for partnership in the future.
The visit ended with a joint pledge to sustain their cooperation and align their efforts in support of national development.
One Comment