The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) have announced plans to reinforce their partnership to foster national economic growth.
The agreement was reached when the National President of NES, Professor Adeola Adenikinju, led a delegation comprising members of the Governing Council and the FCT Chapter Chairman on a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
This development comes ahead of the Society’s Annual Conference, scheduled for September 8 to 11, 2025, in Abuja.
Speaking during the engagement, CGC Adeniyi emphasised the need for stronger collaboration to advance Nigeria’s development agenda.
“While the NES provides evidence-based economic research and policy recommendations, the NCS plays a pivotal role in trade facilitation, revenue generation, and the enforcement of fiscal policies that directly shape the economy,” he stated.
The Customs boss highlighted the importance of aligning economic research with the operational realities at Nigeria’s borders to foster policy efficiency and enhance the nation’s trade competitiveness.
On his part, Professor Adenikinju formally invited the CGC to participate in the forthcoming conference, noting that his insights would be invaluable to deliberations on economic transformation.
He explained that Customs’ unique access to data on trade patterns, revenue trends, and cross-border economic activity positions it as a crucial partner in shaping sound economic policies.
The NES President also announced Adeniyi’s nomination for the 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award (DPSNES) — one of the Society’s highest honours.
The nomination recognises Adeniyi’s leadership in modernising Customs operations, boosting revenue collection, and implementing innovative trade facilitation measures that have strengthened Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.
The NES affirmed that the award celebrates public servants whose work has tangibly advanced the nation’s economic development objectives, adding that the CGC’s nomination reflects the transformative impact of ongoing reforms under the current Customs leadership.
