Alhaji Taiwo Mustapha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has publicly congratulated Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, on his appointment as Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.<\/p>\n
Mustapha emphasised that Adeniyi\u2019s elevation to this prestigious global role is no coincidence. According to him, Adeniyi has infused Nigeria\u2019s customs operations with renewed motivation, efficiency, and a clear direction, which undoubtedly contributed to his recognition on the international stage.<\/p>\n
A Recognition Built on Merit and Dedication<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cLeadership of the WCO Council isn\u2019t awarded lightly,\u201d Mustapha stated. \u201cIt\u2019s the highest decision-making body in global customs administration, and many factors come into play. This position is vital for shaping communication and strategies worldwide\u2014it\u2019s not for the mediocre or the unprepared.\u201d<\/p>\n He lauded Adeniyi\u2019s professionalism, describing him as a dedicated, industrious, and highly competent customs officer. \u201cOver the past two years, I\u2019ve observed his leadership style\u2014passionate about trade facilitation while ensuring national security. His ability to communicate effectively and engage stakeholders is a hallmark of his leadership and a key ingredient for successful customs operations.\u201d<\/p>\n A Proven Leader and Innovator<\/strong><\/p>\n Mustapha also highlighted Adeniyi\u2019s dynamic energy and innovative approach, recalling how he championed the \u2018B\u2019Odogwu\u2019 initiative\u2014an innovation in local customs management that gained international recognition. \u201cHis in-depth understanding of customs administration and operations has made him a dependable leader. It\u2019s no wonder the WCO selected him to chair the council.\u201d<\/p>\n A Global Impact and a Bright Future<\/strong><\/p>\n Expressing confidence in Adeniyi\u2019s future tenure, Mustapha conveyed his belief that his leadership will positively influence global customs practices. \u201cBy divine providence, Adeniyi has extensive experience in customs activities, including years of work in Brussels. The fit is perfect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n On behalf of the entire ANLCA community\u2014its board, national leadership, and countless members\u2014Mustapha wished Adeniyi divine protection and guidance as he takes on this significant international responsibility.<\/p>\n Adeniyi\u2019s ascension to the helm of the WCO Council marks a proud moment for Nigeria\u2019s customs sector, illustrating the global recognition of Nigeria\u2019s highly capable customs leadership. It also signals a promising future for international customs collaboration, driven by a leader who is committed, talented, and ready to make a difference on the world stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Alhaji Taiwo Mustapha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has publicly congratulated Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, on his...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7322,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7321"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7323,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7321\/revisions\/7323"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}