The Ooni of Ife has praised the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, describing his stewardship of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and contributions to community development as a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.
The monarch made the remarks on Thursday during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by Adeniyi at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State.
The event drew an array of guests, including traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Customs officers, community stakeholders, family members, friends, and associates.
Speaking at the gathering, the Ooni referenced President ’s public commendation of the Customs boss, saying it reflected the confidence reposed in Adeniyi’s leadership and the results being achieved under his administration.
“We are very proud of him and the work he is doing. When Mr President publicly expressed satisfaction with his performance, it was not a casual statement.
It reflects trust in his capacity and the results he is delivering. What he is doing in the Customs Service and in the community shows that he is a unifier,” the monarch said.
Reaffirming the support of the Ife Kingdom for the Comptroller-General, Oba Ogunwusi added that Adeniyi’s ability to bring people together exemplifies true leadership.
“He brings people together, and that is what leadership is about. We will continue to stand by him and pray for him,” he said.
In his remarks, Adeniyi expressed appreciation to the Ooni, community leaders, family members, friends, associates, and other well-wishers for their continued support.
He described Eid-el-Kabir as a season that underscores the values of sacrifice, gratitude, obedience, and service to humanity, noting that the annual gathering also provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships and reflect on the shared responsibility of nation-building.
The Customs chief highlighted the achievements of the NCS in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, technological innovation, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, stressing that the Service remains committed to supporting the Federal Government’s economic agenda.
According to him, ongoing reforms within the Service are aimed at facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing national security, improving compliance, and creating opportunities for economic growth.
Adeniyi further noted that the NCS has continued to invest in community-focused projects across the country, including educational support programmes, healthcare interventions, and other initiatives designed to improve the lives of Nigerians.
He pledged that the Service would sustain reforms aimed at strengthening operations and delivering greater value to the nation while maintaining professionalism, transparency, and service excellence.
The Comptroller-General also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, assuring Nigerians of Customs’ continued support for government policies geared towards economic prosperity and national development.
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