Chairman of Sifax Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his birthday.
While hailing the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) for the strides he has made over the years, Afolabi specifically hailed him for what he called “his exemplary leadership and far-reaching contributions” to Nigeria’s economic growth and global trade standing.
These were contained in a goodwill message issued on behalf of the board, management and staff of Sifax Group and made available to Maritime Bits.
While describing Adeniyi as a transformational leader whose tenure has brought renewed professionalism, efficiency and credibility to the NCS, Afolabi noted that his leadership has been instrumental in driving significant reforms across customs operations.
He maintained that the CGC leadership style has led to a sustained revenue growth, improved trade facilitation, enhanced border security and accelerated digital transformation in the service since his appointment as the NCS helmsman by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His words: “Your tenure as Comptroller-General has been defined by strategic foresight, institutional discipline and an unwavering commitment to national service. These achievements have not only strengthened Nigeria’s trade ecosystem but have also positively impacted the ease of doing business for stakeholders across the maritime, aviation and logistics sectors.”
According to him, the milestone reflects Adeniyi’s competence, integrity and global outlook. It is a source of pride for Nigeria and inspiration for public service leadership across Africa.
Continuing, Afolabi in the goodwill message in honour of the CGC said: “As the Chairman of a leading pan-African conglomerate with interests in maritime, aviation, logistics, oil and gas and hospitality, Afolabi affirmed that Sifax Group deeply appreciates the Comptroller General’s stakeholder-focused approach and his commitment to collaboration in building a more efficient, transparent and globally competitive customs system”.
He prayed for continued good health, wisdom and strength of Adeniyi as he consolidates ongoing reforms and attains greater milestones in service to Nigeria and the international community.
