The Coalition of Civil Society Networks has
commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its significant strides
in revenue generation and institutional reform, aligning with President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a statement released over the weekend and signed by
the coalition’s coordinator, Abdullahi Ibrahim, the group praised Comptroller
General Bashir Adeniyi for his visionary leadership and commitment to
transforming the Service for national economic advancement.
“We commend the leadership of the Nigeria Customs
Service under the Comptroller General for the progress recorded in revenue
generation, structural reforms, and overall contributions to Nigeria’s economic
growth,” the statement read.
The coalition highlighted the NCS’s impressive revenue
performance in the first half of 2025, with collections totaling ?747.08
billion—a 29.85% increase compared to ?575.36 billion during
the same period in 2024. The figure represents 98.03% of the Service’s
projected revenue target for the period.
The group attributed the milestone to strategic
reforms introduced under Adeniyi’s administration.
“We applaud the Comptroller General for prioritizing
technical competence over personal interest by appointing professionals to key
revenue-generating positions. These efforts have blocked leakages, curbed
economic sabotage, and improved the ease of doing business at the ports,” the
coalition noted.
It further urged the NCS to sustain its reform
momentum and encouraged other government agencies to emulate the Customs
Service by placing national interest above personal or political
considerations.
“We will continue to monitor, support, and engage with
institutions in the promotion of good governance and effective service
delivery,” the statement concluded.
The coalition reaffirmed its commitment to holding
institutions accountable while recognizing progress made in line with national
development goals.
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