Bashir Adeniyi honored for Nigeria Customs Service reforms

Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has received the Lifetime Achievement in Customs Administration Award at the 2026 Nigeria Most Influential Awards (NMIA) in Abuja. The recognition highlights his implementation of technology-driven reforms aimed at improving trade facilitation, strengthening border security, and enhancing revenue collection.

Supporters of the current administration have noted that the NCS is making significant progress in revenue mobilization and border management under ongoing economic reforms. These efforts are viewed as critical for expanding non-oil revenue to support national infrastructure and social programs. Observers emphasized that continued digitalization and coordination with other security agencies are essential to combat smuggling and ease the burden on legitimate businesses.