ROCB– Regional Offices for Capacity Building are the cornerstone of the Region’s approach to capacity building as laid out in its Capacity Building Strategy
ZAINAB JUNAID
The World Customs Organisation (WCO) Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB) East and Southern Africa has applauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the remarkable achievement under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The Regional Offices for Capacity Building (ROCB) are the cornerstone of the Region’s approach to capacity building as laid out in its Capacity Building Strategy.
Their mission is to assist member Customs administrations with their capacity building programs at regional level by helping them to identify more accurate capacity building needs and possible solutions among other functions.
The Organization, according to Nigeria Customs Service spokesman, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, commended the Service for the remarkable 74% growth in revenue over the past year, marking a significant milestone in customs administration.
According to Maiwada, Mr. Larry Liza, Director (WCO ESA ROCB), extolled the leadership of NCS for his exemplary performance in a letter which partly read- “We extend our warmest congratulations to Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi and the Nigeria Customs Service for achieving a 74% growth in revenue in the last year. This outstanding feat has not gone unnoticed and stands as a testament to your dedication and effective leadership.
“Under Comptroller-General Adeniyi’s guidance, the Nigeria Customs Service has demonstrated commendable resilience and innovation, particularly in streamlining operations and enforcing critical directives for the benefit of the nation”.
Maiwada said despite challenging security conditions faced by the Service, the WCO highlighted the NCS’s exemplary achievements across various fronts, including revenue collection, trade facilitation, societal protection, and stakeholder collaboration.
To him, the WCO applauded the NCS’s proactive measures against smuggling and other illicit activities, which have reinforced border security and contributed to Nigeria’s economic stability.
WCO also maintain it will continue to draw inspiration from Comptroller-General Adeniyi’s leadership, which transcends borders and exemplifies excellence in customs management. “Our congratulations extend to his team, stakeholders, and the entire nation of Nigeria”, Larry stated.
The WCO’s recognition underscores the global impact of Nigeria’s Customs reforms and reinforces its commitment to learning from and supporting successful strategies in customs administration under CG Adewale Adeniyi’s leadership.
