Maritime Stakeholders Gather to Honor Customs CG Adeniyi

By Lod Onyeji 

A prestigious award dinner is set to take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Lagos Airport Hotel, to honor the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. Prince Olayiwola Shittu, former National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman of Skelas Group, will lead maritime industry stakeholders as the Chairman of the event.

The award dinner, organized by Nigerian Maritime Journalists, aims to recognize CG Adeniyi as the "Iconic Maritime Personality of the year 2024". This distinction is a testament to his outstanding performance since assuming office, which includes:

• Unprecedented Revenue Collection: Significant increases in revenue generation.
• Anti-Smuggling Activities: Effective measures to combat smuggling.
• Trade Facilitation: Improved processes for trade and commerce.
• National Security: Enhanced security measures for the nation.
• Staff Welfare: Improved working conditions and benefits for staff.
• Inter-Agency Collaboration: Strengthened partnerships with other agencies.
• Infrastructural Upgrade: Investments in modernizing infrastructure.
• Information and Communication Technology: Advancements in ICT for improved efficiency.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Commitment to social responsibility initiatives.

The event is expected to attract prominent figures from the maritime industry, including CEOs of government agencies, freight forwarding leaders, top ship owners, terminal operators, shipping lines, and regulators. The Nigerian Maritime Journalists' decision to honor CG Adeniyi was unanimous, reflecting the broad recognition of his achievements across the maritime sector.