…Affirms Adeniyi demonstrates exemplary commitment to achieving the Board’s laudable objectives
BY GODWIN OBI
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has applauded the integrity and transparency of the Comptroller General of Customs CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, noting that the Customs Arrowhead has demonstrated exemplary commitment to achieving laudable objectives of the Customs’ Service Board.
The Minister who stressed the importance of collaboration, particularly between various ministries and the private sector, also noted that the Nigeria Customs Service Board includes representatives from the ministries of Trade and Investment, Foreign Affairs, and Finance; as well as members of the organised private sector.
He made the observation on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, while presiding over the 60th regular board meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS. The meeting was held at the newly built NCS headquarters in Maitama, Abuja; and was about the first of its kind since the commissioning of the edifice by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Wale Edun expressed his satisfaction with the board’s adherence to the decision to meet quarterly, describing it as an essential aspect of corporate governance, noting that regular meetings and updates on financial performance were crucial for any government agency seeking to meet its objectives and impact positively on citizens.
“I think that board meetings serve as an important part of corporate governance and corporate governance is key to running an organisation efficiently as well as providing the necessary direction and management to keep government policies on track”, Wale Edun stated, applauding the integrity and transparency of CGC Adeniyi.
He expressed satisfaction that the Nigeria Customs Service Board NCSB presently provides a forum which, “Ensures that critical national issues are thoroughly discussed and implemented on time”.
While fielding questions about his feelings, for being the first Minister and NCSB Chairman to have chaired a meeting at the newly built NCS Corporate Headquarters, the Minister took the opportunity to commend the Customs Service on the achievement.
He said: “I congratulate the Nigeria Customs Service on this achievement of not just building a new edifice, but moving into it, making use of it, and keeping it very neat and tidy, and I pray for the success of all those who work at the new facility.
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