Customs Strengthens Ties with PAP

Customs Strengthens Ties with PAP,               as Ag. CGC Hosts PAP's Leadership

ZAINAB JUNAID

As part of the commitment to enhance trade through implementation of new policies in the Country, the Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has expressed an unwavering commitment to strengthen ties with the leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Program.

While addressing members of the Presidential Amnesty Program led by their Chief Executive, Major General Barry Ndiomu (retired), on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters Abuja, the Acting CGC said he had implemented several measures to improve trade facilitation across the federation.

Speaking on the Service's recruitment standards, Adewale affirmed his dedication to preserving the integrity of the Nigeria Customs Service through fair recruitment process based on competence and adherence to Federal Character principles.

He stated that there are certain things that cannot be compromised.

"It is only when we adhere to these conditions and specifications that we can proudly claim that we are performing well," he said.

He reiterated his commitment to recruit new officers in accordance with the Federal Character Commission's provisions, ensuring that "applicants from the Niger-Delta region will enjoy the same privileges as every Nigerian."

He also expressed appreciation to Major General Ndiomu (retired) and his team for visiting the Customs Headquarters.

In response, the Chief Executive of the Presidential Amnesty Program thanked the Custom Boss for hosting them and expressed confidence in the new leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service. He acknowledged the valuable contributions of the Customs Service to the country and pledged to continue working with them as partners in progress.