Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi ‘MFR’ sitted during the Eid -el-Kabir celebration
As Muslims across Nigeria and the world mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on Nigerians to embrace the enduring virtues of sacrifice, patriotism, unity, and patience as vital ingredients for national development and stability.
The Customs boss made the appeal on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, shortly after observing the Eid prayers at the Modakeke Eid Ground in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Addressing journalists after the prayers, Adeniyi described Eid-el-Kabir as more than a religious celebration, noting that the festival serves as a powerful reminder of obedience to God, selflessness, and unwavering faith — values exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to submit to divine instruction.According to him, the lessons of Eid should inspire Nigerians to place national interest above personal gains and work collectively toward building a peaceful and prosperous nation.“We all know what Eid symbolises. It symbolises obedience to Almighty Allah and sacrifice. These are values every Muslim is expected to imbibe in daily life,” Adeniyi stated.
The CGC expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for preserving the lives of Nigerians to witness another Eid-el-Kabir celebration in peace and good health.He further urged citizens to continue fostering peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and national unity regardless of ethnic or religious differences.
Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi ‘MFR’
“Nigeria is a beautiful country, and we all must unite ourselves,” he said.Adeniyi also appealed to Nigerians to remain law-abiding and patient while exercising their civic responsibilities, stressing that discipline, patriotism, and respect for the rule of law are critical to sustaining national progress.“We must continue to embrace unity, discipline, sacrifice, and patriotism for the development of our country. Nigerians should remain patient, respect the rule of law, and continue to support peaceful national progress,” he added.
Speaking on the performance of the Nigeria Customs Service, the CGC expressed satisfaction with the agency’s strides in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, and export promotion.He noted that ongoing reforms within the Service are yielding positive results and strengthening Customs operations in line with the economic agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The NCS is on the right trajectory in revenue generation, trade facilitation, security, and economic prosperity. Export activities are increasing steadily in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Adeniyi said.He maintained that the Service remains committed to supporting economic growth, enhancing national security, and driving trade expansion as part of broader efforts to reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable prosperity.
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2026-05-27