Customs Corner
CGC Adeniyi Hosts Nigeria Wrestling Federation In A Friendly Feast After Paris Olympics
By Muhammad Bashir
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has on Saturday 17th August, 2024, hosted the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, Board Members of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation and Athletes at his residence to feast together, after returning from the just concluded 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The gesture, according to the Comptroller-General of Customs, was to commend them for their patriotism and strong representation of the country, as they showcased courage to reach the semi-finals and quarterfinals during the tournaments.
The event which took place at the Service’s Management Quarters in Abuja, was attended by the athletes and their coaches, served as an avenue to call on the athletes to have a rethink and restrategise for next games season through trainings, going forward.
Addressing the guests, CGC Adeniyi expressed confidence that with the right support and environment, the wrestlers will soon return to medal-winning form, adding that “the reason behind organising this feast is simple. As our athletes returned, we ought to celebrate their efforts, despite the lack of medals, because it will serve as an inspiration for younger athletes.”
Commending them further, CGC Adeniyi said the friendly reception was also aimed to demonstrate that he values the dedication and hard work invested by the federation in every endeavour, regardless of the outcome.
He said “We stay together when we are happy and stay together when we are not happy. We have a very useful lesson to learn from the experience we had at the recently concluded Olympics in Paris. This reception, therefore, offers us the opportunity to come together to appreciate our athletes and officials for the effort it has taken them to go this far.”
“The Olympics take place in one month every four years but we know that sometimes it takes about ten years for an athlete to prepare adequately for an Olympic. Our athletes and officials qualified for the Olympics which is the highest level of performance in the world, given their best and it was unfortunate that they were unable to win medals.” CGC Adeniyi added.
He further stated that the outcome of the game does not portray the end of the world, adding “because we know that they have done it before and it is our belief that with the right support and environment, they will do it again.”
“Let me repeat again that it is not only when we win that we should have this kind of reception. We find it necessary for us to show our athletes and officials that we are indeed a federation and country that appreciates what they’ve done. We want to continue to encourage these athletes and to serve as a reference for the younger ones coming behind them that the federation and indeed the country will always appreciate the effort they put into any endeavour irrespective of the outcome,” CGC Adeniyi said.
On his part, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, who was present at the reception, commended the Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi and the president of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, for hosting the wrestling team.
Minister Enoh, who applauded the leadership of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation for their commitment and harmonious teamwork, also expressed optimism that the team would change the narrative in the near future.
He also urged the athletes not to consider the current results as a defeat, but as a challenge to buckle-up and make a difference in the forthcoming games season.
Earlier, the National President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali, acknowledged the CGC’s enduring involvement in the board activities, and assured the minister of the Team’s commitment soar higher in the forthcoming games season.
He said, “Ever since you become Boad Member of Federation, you have completely changed and shaped the way we undertake our activities. We can not thank you enough for your kind gestures.”
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Author: Titus Omajali
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday, 12 September 2024, that it will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost trade, encourage local production and ease Cross-border trade.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known when he received the Director-General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, and his team at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja.
The CGC stated that a dedicated SMEDAN team will be established at the NCS office to provide specialized assistance and facilitate seamless processes for small and medium-sized businesses engaged in cross-border trade. “The population of SMEs cannot be ignored. Whatever you do with them, you do it to strengthen the economy of the nation,” he said
Responding, the DG/CEO of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, commended the CGC for his commitment to SME development and pledged to continue facilitating productive interactions between government agencies and the SME ecosystem. “SMEDAN remains dedicated to identifying bottlenecks, designing inclusive solutions, and implementing effective strategies to support the growth of SMEs in Nigeria,” he stated.
By Femi Anamelechi
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has announced an all time highest revenue collection of N1.5 trillion from January to September 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) made the announcement during a parade at the command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
He said the outstanding fit was made possible because of the meticulous documentation and professional discipline by officers and men of the Apapa Customs Area Command.
He praised the officers’ for their resilience, commitment and professionalism, while also charging them to do more. “We must surpass this achievement. We cannot afford to relax.”
The CAC assured that the service will continue to reward diligence, commitment and dedication to duty by officers.
Speaking shortly after the parade, Comptroller Olomu reiterated that the command’s outstanding performance in revenue generation was a result of the motivation and rewards system introduced by the command for officers who performed creditably.
“The excellent revenue generation of officers we recorded is as a result of blockage of all revenue generating leakage and proper documentation of payments by officers who were adequately motivated”, he stated.
He therefore, admonished officers in different categories to always strive for excellence in carrying out their statutory duties.
The CAC expressed the appreciation of Apapa Area Command to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for leading by example.
…As Comptroller Awe Reaffirms CGC’s Dedication to Recognition
Author: Abass Quadri
Comptroller Michael Awe, in charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo (MMIAC) Command, has recognised four officers for their excellent performance in executing their duties.
The officers were honoured during a parade at the Command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Addressing the Officers and men of the Command, the CAC stated that the recognition, which will be done monthly or quarterly, is part of the CGC’s commitment to rewarding hardworking officers.
“There are four officers here, each representing one month from May to August 2024, who will be given letters of recognition today. The letters have reached the Office of the Zonal Coordinator, and he will send them to headquarters,” the CAC said.
Regarding the Command’s revenue generation efforts, Comptroller Awe noted that more than N16 billion has been collected so far. He appreciated the senior officers for their support, acknowledging that this success could not have been achieved alone.
The recognised officers include CSC Itinu Jimoh, CSC Moses Aboki, SC Jidda Aliyu, and IC Sanni Mohammed.
The officers expressed their excitement and gratitude to the CAC for recognising their efforts.
According to CSC Aboki, “The CAC has assured us that we do not need to harbour any fears. Henceforth, we will conduct more thorough examinations, as it is through this that we can detect illicit or underpaid items.”
The parade concluded with a free eye test provided by Poise Eye Care Limited.
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