By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, called for unity and harmony among Nigerians during the holy month of Ramadan.
He stated this in an iftar gathering he hosted on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
The event, attended by dignitaries including Saleh Ahmadu, Chairman of the Trade Modernization Project, took place at the Nigeria Customs Management Estate in Abuja.
In his address, CGC Adeniyi urged Nigerians to embrace the teachings of Ramadan, stating, “Only through eschewing bitterness, accommodating one another, and living with one another in peace and harmony can people achieve a prosperous country.”
He expressed the significance of Ramadan’s teachings.
Reflecting on the recent celebrations of Easter and the ongoing observance of Ramadan, CGC Adeniyi stated the common values shared by Nigerians, stating, “What unites us is far more than what divides us.”
He called for collective action to address food insecurity in the country, noting that many Nigerians struggle to find adequate meals, especially during Ramadan.
CGC Adeniyi reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to supporting Nigerians in need, pledging to implement measures to ensure food security.
He called on all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Ramadan in their daily lives, urging them to “eschew bitterness and accommodate one another in peace and harmony.”
Wale Edun, representing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, commended CGC Adeniyi for organizing the Iftar.