Nigeria Customs Boss Champions Welfare Enhancement At Retired Management Team Reunion

A historic gathering unfolded at the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, 25 November 2023, as esteemed members of the retired Management Team of the Nigeria Customs Service congregated, celebrating their shared legacy of dedication and service.

Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, in a deeply resonating address, reaffirmed the retirees of the Customs Service’s commitment to significantly bolstering their welfare. He outlined comprehensive plans to integrate them into the service’s healthcare programs, stressing the resolve to extend support beyond their active tenure.

Addressing the gathering, Adeniyi unveiled ongoing deliberations with the Minister of Finance to advocate for a specialized Pension Scheme.

He described this strategic initiative as a proactive step towards securing the financial future of esteemed leaders within the Nigeria Customs Service.

“This momentous occasion signifies our commitment to nurturing the invaluable connections among Customs’ seasoned leaders,” expressed the CGC, highlighting the profound wealth of knowledge encapsulated in the gathering. He emphasized the need to fortify the ties linking the past, present, and future of the Nigeria Customs Service.

Acknowledging the retirees’ remarkable contributions, Adeniyi outlined plans to tailor programs fostering seamless collaboration. These initiatives aim to ensure continued leverage of their expertise for the Customs Service’s benefit. He emphasized the reunion as a definitive platform to engage with influential leaders who have significantly shaped the organization.

Buoyant about the potential impact of the gathering, the CGC expressed optimism that the coming together of such accomplished veterans would contribute to enhanced efficiency, reinforced regulatory compliance, and fortification of the country’s economic development objectives.

The occasion witnessed the esteemed presence of dignitaries such as the immediate past Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Ahmed Ali (retired), Dr. Abubakar Musa, Bernard Nwadialo, and a former sole administrator, Major-General SOG Ango (retired). Numerous retired Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs and Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs also graced the event with their presence.

Amidst the camaraderie and shared experiences, the Customs Service’s commitment to honoring and uplifting its retired leaders stood as a testament to fostering enduring ties and collective progress within the organization.