Tinubu Joins Others to Celebrate CGC Adeniyi’s Re-election As Chairperson WCO

Tinubu Joins Others to Celebrate CGC Adeniyi’s Re-election As Chairperson WCO
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Tinubu Joins Others to Celebrate CGC Adeniyi’s Re-election As Chairperson WCO

By Tunde Ojudun

 

As people across the world rejoice with the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on his twin leadership achievements of extension of his tenure as CGC and renewal of of his Chairpersonship of World Customs Organization (WCO), the President and Commander-In-Chief of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined the train to celebrate the tech savvy and hardworking CGC.

 

The President congratulated CGC Adeniyi on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions held in Brussels, Belgium. President Tinubu described the achievement as a historic endorsement of his visionary leadership and Nigeria’s growing influence in global customs administration.

 

 

In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the achievement as a “historic endorsement of visionary leadership and Nigeria’s growing influence in global customs administration.”

 

According to President Tinubu, the overwhelming confidence reposed in CGC Adeniyi by customs administrations across the world reflects the remarkable progress recorded under his leadership and the growing international recognition of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), further affirming the Service’s emergence as one of the world’s leading customs institutions.

 

Building on this recognition, President Tinubu asserted that his recent approval of Adeniyi’s tenure extension as Comptroller-General of Customs was informed by his conviction that the ongoing reform agenda within the Service must be sustained. He expressed satisfaction that the international customs community had validated that decision through its unanimous endorsement, noting that Adeniyi’s re-election reflects his success in strengthening institutional capacity, consolidating reforms, modernising customs administration, and projecting Nigeria as a leading voice in global customs affairs.

 

“Adeniyi’s unanimous re-election is not only a personal honour to Adeniyi, but also a recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence in global customs administration. His leadership of the NCS has been marked by bold initiatives that have improved revenue generation, strengthened border security, facilitated legitimate trade, and modernised customs operations through homegrown innovations such as B’Odogwu. I am confident that his second term at the WCO will further deepen international collaboration, promote secure and efficient global trade, and bring even greater honour to our country,” the President said.

 

President Tinubu further noted that the transformation of the Service under Adeniyi’s leadership continues to support the Federal Government’s broader economic reform agenda by improving trade efficiency, strengthening border governance, and promoting a more transparent customs administration.

 

“The reforms being implemented by the NCS are contributing significantly to our administration’s economic objectives. Through innovation, improved border management, enhanced trade facilitation, and greater institutional efficiency, the Service is supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda while reinforcing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global commerce. The international confidence demonstrated through this re-election is a reflection of the quality of leadership and institutional transformation taking place within the Service,” the President added.

 

He also applauded the implementation of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, the expansion of non-intrusive inspection technology, strengthened inter-agency collaboration, and the Service’s sustained alignment with international customs standards, noting that these initiatives have reinforced the Service’s reputation as a modern, efficient, and globally respected institution committed to facilitating legitimate trade while safeguarding the nation’s borders.

 

The President wished the Comptroller-General continued wisdom, strength, and success as he begins another term as Chairperson of the WCO Council, expressing confidence that his renewed global mandate would deepen international customs cooperation while sustaining the ongoing transformation of the NCS in support of the Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s broader economic development aspirations.

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Customs Unveils 3,852 Successful Recruits, Adopts Annual Employment Exercise The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the release of the final list of 3,852 successful candidates for its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise and unveiled plans to institutionalise annual recruitment to ensure continuous manpower renewal. Speaking at a press briefing, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the successful applicants were selected across three entry cadres, with 1,275 recruited into the Superintendent Cadre, 367 into the Inspectorate Cadre, and 2,210 into the Customs Assistant Cadre. Adeniyi said the publication of the final list marks the successful conclusion of the recruitment exercise, which commenced in December 2024. He apologised for the delay in completing the exercise, attributing it to the unprecedented number of applications received and the Service’s determination to conduct a transparent, credible and merit-driven recruitment process. According to the Customs boss, the Service received 573,680 applications for just 3,852 available positions, making the exercise one of the most competitive in the agency’s history. He explained that all applications underwent rigorous screening procedures, including computer-based examinations, verification of credentials against the National Identity database, and additional checks where inconsistencies were detected. He noted that candidates who made the final list would still undergo physical and medical examinations before receiving final approval from the Nigeria Customs Service Board. Adeniyi disclosed that the overall success rate was 0.67 per cent, meaning only one out of every 148 applicants secured a place in the exercise. Breaking down the figures, he said the Superintendent Cadre attracted 276,995 applications for 1,275 vacancies, representing one successful applicant out of every 217 candidates. The Inspectorate Cadre recorded 128,604 applications for 367 positions, making it the most competitive category with one successful candidate for every 350 applicants, while the Customs Assistant Cadre received 168,081 applications for 2,210 vacancies, translating to one successful applicant for every 76 candidates. He encouraged unsuccessful applicants not to be discouraged, stressing that many met the required qualifications but could not be accommodated because of the limited vacancies and intense competition. The Comptroller-General said the recruitment reflected the Federal Character principle, with all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory represented. Each state was allocated 105 slots, comprising 35 positions in the Superintendent Cadre, 10 in the Inspectorate Cadre and 60 in the Customs Assistant Cadre, while the FCT received 72 slots under the approved allocation formula. On gender representation, Adeniyi revealed that women accounted for 839 successful candidates, representing 21.8 per cent of the total intake, slightly higher than their 21.2 per cent share of the total applications received. He added that female applicants recorded a marginally higher success rate than their male counterparts, particularly in the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to encouraging greater female participation in future recruitment, especially in operational and enforcement roles. According to him, the exercise also produced a youthful workforce, with a median age of 26 years and nearly three-quarters of the successful candidates below the age of 30. He said the youthful intake would strengthen the Service’s capacity to embrace modern customs administration driven by technology, data analytics and automated risk management. Adeniyi further announced that the Nigeria Customs Service would now conduct recruitment exercises annually instead of waiting several years between recruitment cycles. He disclosed that the 2026 recruitment exercise would commence later this year, expressing confidence that future recruitment would be completed within a single calendar year, from advertisement to the publication of the final list. According to him, the digital systems, screening architecture and verification processes developed during the current exercise would significantly shorten future recruitment timelines. He explained that the annual recruitment policy would enable the Service to plan its workforce more effectively, promptly replace retiring personnel and provide qualified Nigerians with predictable employment opportunities. The Comptroller-General advised successful candidates to rely only on official Nigeria Customs Service communication channels for further instructions, reiterating that recruitment into the Service remains completely free. He urged members of the public to report anyone demanding money in exchange for employment, describing such individuals as fraudsters. Congratulating the successful candidates, Adeniyi reminded them that they earned their positions through a rigorous and highly competitive process and urged them to uphold the professionalism, discipline and integrity expected of officers of the Nigeria Customs Service. He also assured unsuccessful applicants that another opportunity would be available later this year under the newly introduced annual recruitment programme.

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