Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, CON, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, praising his exemplary leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and global trade positioning.
In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of SIFAX Group, Afolabi described Adeniyi as a transformational leader whose tenure has ushered in renewed professionalism, efficiency and credibility within the Nigeria Customs Service.
According to him, Adeniyi’s leadership has driven far-reaching reforms across customs operations, resulting in sustained revenue growth, improved trade facilitation, enhanced border security and accelerated digital transformation within the Service.
“Your tenure as Comptroller-General has been defined by strategic foresight, institutional discipline and an unwavering commitment to national service,” Afolabi said. “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.”
He noted that the milestone reflects Adeniyi’s competence, integrity and global outlook, describing it as a source of pride for Nigeria and an inspiration for public service leadership across Africa.
As 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.
Afolabi concluded by wishing Adeniyi continued good health, wisdom and strength as he consolidates ongoing reforms and attains greater milestones in service to Nigeria and the international community.
