By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, expressed appreciation to Vice President Kashim Shettima for his involvement in the 2023 CGC’s conference during a courtesy visit to the State House on January 5, 2024.
The purpose of the visit was to convey gratitude to Vice President Shettima for delivering a keynote speech on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR at the recently concluded conference in Lagos.
The conference, which addressed crucial matters concerning the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), played a pivotal role in shaping strategies for customs operations.
During the meeting, CGC Adeniyi provided Vice President Shettima with an extensive overview of the outcomes and resolutions from the conference.
Discussions encompassed various aspects of customs activities, trade facilitation, and plans to combat illicit trade, emphasizing the commitment of the NCS to optimizing its operations.
Beyond expressing gratitude, the CGC seized the opportunity to seek Vice President Shettima’s support for the ambitious NCS mandate of achieving a N5.0 trillion revenue target in 2024.
This plea underscores the NCS’s commitment to bolstering revenue generation and reinforcing its economic impact.
The meeting underscored the NCS’s dedication to fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in both the government and private sector.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, recognizing the vital role of Customs in national development, pledged unwavering support for the NCS’s endeavors.
He commended CGC Adeniyi for the initiatives undertaken, affirming a commitment to furthering the agency’s mandate for the benefit of the nation.