The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and pledged continued support for sister government agencies in achieving their mandates.
CGC Adeniyi made the pledge while receiving the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, and his delegation at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He emphasised the importance of institutional collaboration and the need to sustain strong inter-agency relationships.
“In our private discussions and what we have seen here, it is obvious that it is good to maintain good neighbourliness. For us, this visit represents the expression of continued friendship and cooperation that we have enjoyed over the years,” Adeniyi said.
He highlighted the Service’s CSR strides, recalling that in the first quarter of 2025, Customs adopted a secondary school in Wuse, reaching more than 2,000 students with learning tools and equipment.
The CGC disclosed that the Service is remodelling the school’s assembly hall and installing solar lighting facilities as part of its 2025–2026 capital projects.
“Many of our officers began their careers in Wuse, and our professional history is not complete without reference to that community. We still see ourselves as part of the Wuse community and are committed to giving back,” he remarked.
In response to the Commission’s request for operational vehicles, Adeniyi assured that the issue had been noted and would be considered.
“We may not be able to do everything at once, but the most important thing is our commitment to assisting sister agencies,” he added.
In his remarks, Olaopa commended the NCS for its reforms and innovations in revenue generation, describing Customs as “a partner in progress”.
He affirmed that the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional ties and securing support for the Commission’s operational needs.
“We are proud to be associated with the incredible strides that the Nigeria Customs Service has demonstrated. The President himself acknowledges the innovations brought to revenue generation, and we consider Customs a model for other agencies,” Olaopa stated.
He revealed that the Commission had recently launched its strategic plan and looked forward to deeper collaboration with Customs, particularly in CSR and infrastructure support.
The meeting concluded with a shared pledge to drive national development, as both institutions committed to ongoing collaboration and mutual support.
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